Management of Oral Chemotherapy

Course overview

Cancer treatment places physical, emotional, and financial burdens on patients and their families. Oral cancer therapy provides some benefits to patients; however, the cost associated with oral therapy is overwhelming. Patient outcomes for oral therapy depend on effective patient education about adherence to the prescribed regimen, management of treatment-related symptoms, and ongoing follow-up. This course provides nurses, pharmacists, and providers with an evidence-based overview of the barriers to effective medication adherence and strategies for managing patients receiving oral chemotherapy. By providing high-quality and frequent education, clinicians help patients receive the greatest benefits from their therapy. The goal of this course is to provide nurses, pharmacists, and physicians with an overview of interventions to improve patients' adherence to oral chemotherapy.