EDU 56 - Empowering Survivorship: Addressing Pelvic Health Challenges in GI and GYN Cancer Patients Post-Radiation Therapy
MODERATOR(S)
Erqi Pollom, MD, MS - Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto
session DESCRIPTION
This session will feature presentations from a panel of specialists who will share their insights on the unique pelvic health issues faced by cancer survivors following radiation treatment. As treatment strategies increasingly focus on de-escalation due to concerns about side effects and with younger patients increasingly being diagnosed with cancers, such as colorectal cancer, it is crucial to address the long-term effects of radiation therapy. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical changes that can occur post-radiation and explore effective management strategies for common issues related to bowel, bladder, and sexual health. The critical role of pelvic health rehabilitation will be highlighted, discussing various techniques and therapies that can help restore function and enhance the quality of life for patients. This collaborative exchange of knowledge will empower health care professionals to better support their patients recovery and promote comprehensive pelvic health amidst the evolving landscape of treatment strategies.
learning objectives
- Identify the key pelvic health challenges experienced by patients with GI and GYN cancers following radiation treatment.
- Implement effective management techniques for addressing post-radiation symptoms related to bowel, bladder, and sexual health, including rehabilitation approaches.
- Adopt a collaborative care model by understanding the roles of various specialists, enabling them to develop and promote comprehensive survivorship care plans that incorporate pelvic health considerations.
Credits
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: | 1.00 |
Presentations
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05:15pm - 06:15pm PT
Empowering Survivorship: Addressing Pelvic Health Challenges in GI and GYN Cancer Patients Post-Radiation Therapy
Speaker: Erqi Pollom, MD, MS - Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, Stanford -
05:15pm - 05:17pm PT
Introductions
Speaker: Erqi Pollom, MD, MS - Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, Stanford -
05:17pm - 05:32pm PT
Innovations in Radiotherapy to Improve Pelvic Health
Speaker: Chika Nawchukwu, - UCSD, San Diego -
05:32pm - 05:47pm PT
Pelvic Rehabilitation Following Pelvic Radiation Therapy
Speaker: Rupali Kumar, - UT Southwestern, Dalass -
05:47pm - 06:02pm PT
Preserving Sexual Health Among Patients with Pelvic Cancers
Speaker: Lorraine Drapek, DNP - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston -
06:02pm - 06:15pm PT
Questions and Answers
Speaker: Erqi Pollom, MD, MS - Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, Stanford