Course Description:

This course gives students an overview of several specific cancer treatment-related effects and
discusses their identification, evaluation, and treatment with a goal of improving overall health
for long-term cancer survivors. Part 2 builds on the first course and focuses on four additional
cancer treatment-related effects. These areas include lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy,
cardiovascular issues, and several specific functional limitations. 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 this course with specific
medical treatment recommendations.