Professional Education Opportunity: Childhood Cancer Survivorship

Goal: To educate healthcare professionals about the late effects of childhood, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) cancer treatment and to improve the learning experience during and after cancer treatment.

Objectives: 
At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to:
• Identify cognitive and medical late-effects of childhood/AYA cancer treatment 
• Describe challenges for survivors throughout their lives including education & career
• Develop strategies to help meet the children’s short and long-term medical & cognitive needs
• Understand the complex issues survivors face
• Identify strategies for educating patients and families about long-term follow-up needs

Speakers:
• Barbara Abernathy, LMHC, Ph.D, Program Director, Pediatric Oncology Support Team
• Cathy Senatore, RN, Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• Elisa Jones, Child Life Specialist, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• Pam K. Wojciki RN-CS, ARNP, APHON, Coordinator Pediatric After Cancer Experience Clinic, Lee Memorial Health System
• Jessica Ardente, ARNP-BC, Childhood Cancer Survivorship Programs, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Embassy Suites - Fort Lauderdale 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Pre-registration for this free program is required.
Register for the program at http://www.llsform.org/0220FS01/form20/index.html or call (954) 744-5310

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