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Supportive care in oncology Learning Zone

Expert Opinion

Read time: 40 mins
Last updated:25th Aug 2022
Published:25th Aug 2022

Dr Matti Aapro

Dr Matti Aapro is member of the Board of Directors of the Genolier Cancer Center, Genolier, Switzerland and President (2020-2021) of the European Cancer Organisation. 

What is the structure and function of the multidisciplinary team in supportive care?
What is the difference between supportive care, palliative care and patient-centred care?
How do the side effects of cancer treatment impact on patient quality of life?
Are novel cancer treatments associated with different side effects

Dr Gary Lyman

Dr Gary Lyman is Professor of Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, and serves as a senior lead for health care quality and policy within the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR). 

What are the haematological side effects of cancer treatment and how are these managed?
What are the cardiovascular and respiratory side effects of cancer treatment?
What are the neurological side effects of cancer treatment?
Management guidelines for nausea and vomiting following cancer treatment
Guideline recommended management of febrile and non-febrile neutropenia
Guideline recommendations for management of fatigue in cancer patients
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