WEST CENTRAL CANCER SYMPOSIUM - Wednesday, April 1, 2015 

In order to support physicians and patients, healthcare professionals need the latest information in cancer care. For 24 years, our cancer team has been providing current information from local and national cancer experts. Physicians, nurses, radiologists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, genetic counselors…the Willmar Regional Cancer Center finds the specialists in each field of cancer treatment to help you understand the best practices in patient-centered cancer care.

Target Audience

Nurses and healthcare professionals (including advanced practice nurses) who care for patients with cancer.

Exhibitors

Exhibitors will be displaying their products and information related to the care of patients with cancer.

Objectives

• Discuss the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis.
• Compare and contrast regional cancer statistics.
• Describe the components of a multi-disciplinary approach in treating esophageal cancer.
• Examine the differences between biosimilar and generic drugs.
• Explain the role of radiotherapy in oropharyngeal carcinoma.
• Identify the medical benefits of humor and how to talk about a taboo subject.

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