Course Overview
Join us for Supportive Cancer Care Day, a full‑day event for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students interested in the expanding field of supportive oncology care. This day offers a unique opportunity to engage in practical, clinically focused discussions, expand your professional network, and participate in educational sessions designed to strengthen your ability to support patients across the cancer care continuum. This event was created especially for community pharmacists and hospital/oncology pharmacists early in their career or for those looking to brush up their knowledge in supportive cancer care.
Key Topics Covered
- Cancer Survivorship: Smoking cessation, screening, and long‑term wellness strategies.
- Dermatologic Care in Cancer: Understanding the role of skin care in managing treatment‑related toxicities.
- Updated NAPRA Standards: What pharmacists need to know about the preparation of hazardous and cytotoxic products.
- Oncology in the Community: Practical guidance for retail pharmacists entering oncology practice.
- Cancer‑Related Nausea and Vomiting: Evidence‑based approaches to prevention and management.
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Exploring patient experience and the role of CAM in supportive care.
- Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Fertility Preservation: Key considerations for patient counseling and care planning.
Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of supportive oncology care and make valuable connections with peers, speakers, and industry partners.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, learners should be able to:
- Describe core components of survivorship care, including lifestyle interventions, and long‑term monitoring.
- Identify common dermatologic toxicities in cancer care and outline evidence‑based management strategies.
- Summarize updates to NAPRA hazardous drug standards and apply them to pharmacy practice.
- Outline practical steps for initiating oncology services in community pharmacy settings.
- Apply current guidelines for the prevention and management of cancer‑related nausea and vomiting.
- Evaluate the role of complementary and alternative medicine in supportive cancer care and patient experience.
- Discuss fertility preservation considerations for AYA patients and the pharmacist’s role in counseling and coordination.
Schedule
This is a one‑day workshop held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
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Time |
Activity |
Speaker(s) |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Breakfast and Registration |
|
PB850 |
|
9:00 am – 9:15 am |
Welcome to Supportive Cancer Care Day |
Melissa Lo, Lauren Steeves, Kathy Vu |
PB850 |
|
9:15 to 9:45 am |
Self-care to care for others |
Jamie Kellar Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy |
PB850 |
|
9:45 am – 10:30 am |
Survivorship in cancer (smoking cessation, screening, etc.) |
Lauren Steeves/Kathy Vu |
PB850 |
|
10:30 am – 10:45 am |
Health Break with refreshments |
|
PB850 |
|
10:45 am – 11:30 am |
Role of Skin Care in Cancer |
Mova Leung North York General Hospital |
PB850 |
|
11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Practical Insights into Current Best Practices for Hazardous Drug Handling and Preparation in Community Pharmacy |
Christine Scullion Extend Pharmacy |
PB850 |
|
12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Lunch/Networking
|
|
Atrium |
|
1:30 – 2:00 pm |
Oncology in the community: a Retail Pharmacist Perspective and Where to Begin |
Brenda Bruinooge Sentrex Health Solution |
PB850 |
|
2:00 – 2:30 pm |
Cancer-Related Nausea/Vomiting Management |
Tom McFarlane University of Waterloo |
PB850 |
|
2:30 – 2:45 pm |
Health Break with refreshments |
|
PB850 |
|
2:45 – 3:15 pm |
The Role of CAM in Cancer or Patient Experience |
Rachel MacMillan Dalhousie University/Horizon Health |
PB850 |
|
3:15 – 3:45 pm |
AYA and Fertility Preservation |
Nadine Affar Princess Margaret Cancer Center |
PB850 |
|
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm |
Closing Remarks & Evaluations |
Melissa Lo, Lauren Steeves |
PB850 |
Instructors and Content Experts
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Melissa Lo
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Lauren Steeves
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Kathy Vu
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