Oncodermatology

A review

The lecture duration is 19min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Gillian Blanchard
Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Calvary Mater Newcastle, Waratah, Australia
Lecture Summary

Oncodermatology refers to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of skin conditions that develop in relation to cancer treatments. This talk focusses on the identification, grading and management of the skin toxicity from cancer therapies with a focus on immune checkpoint inhibitors and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRi).

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Identify and describe different types of skin lesions
  • Describe steps involved in Nursing Assessment
  • Identify basic prevention strategies for EGFR skin toxicity

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