Course Description:

This course introduces students to the concept of cancer treatment-related effects and reviews the
identification, evaluation, and treatment of four common adverse effects, with a goal toward
improving the overall health for long-term cancer survivors. Cancer treatment-related effects are
reviewed based on temporal occurrence and modalities of treatment. This course focuses on four
of the most common general cancer treatment-related effects including fatigue, psychosocial
distress, cognitive dysfunction, and pain. A brief overview of each treatment-related effect will
give the prevalence, causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment. Participants will learn to
distinguish appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities based on
current guidelines. Special attention is given to the role of cancer rehabilitation in the treatment
of cancer survivors. This course content is directed at health care providers such as nurses,
physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers who provide care for cancer
survivors. Midlevel providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, along with
primary care physicians, will also benefit from specific medical treatment recommendations
provided in this course.