Updates in the Management of Head and Neck Cancers
This symposium is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved with the care of cancer patients and their families. The purpose is to update healthcare professionals on the emerging trends in oncology nursing clinical practice, pharmacology and research, and to provide participants with practical strategies and hands-on tools to improve their nursing practice. The symposium faculty includes Emory physicians, advanced practice nurses, PharmD’s, Emory School of Nursing faculty, and Emory Department of Pediatrics faculty.Dates:
February 13, 2010
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
W Atlanta Buckhead
3377 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Cost:
$60
CME:
The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Emory University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Registration: Available at www.med.emory.edu.
Topics Include: Challenges in the therapy of laryngeal cancer; Emerging therapies in head and neck cancers: role of nanotechnology; Updates on thyroid cancers; Novel radiotherapy techniques in head and neck cancers.