Supportive Cancer Care Day

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: Obesity management, 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, screening, 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.