Survivorship is an important aspect of cancer care that requires a coordinated approach with primary health care providers. There are distinct physical and psychosocial effects of cancer treatment and issues that impact a patient such as fertility, sexuality, weight gain, and post-treatment complications as it affects heart health. These will be addressed by experts in a conversation with one another through real case illustrations with discussions and questions and answers to follow. This conference will provide up-to-date pre-treatment planning for fertility and how genetic results impact that planning, addressing post-treatment sexual issues and effects of cardiotoxic drugs and cardioprotective planning. This past year during the pandemic, more cancer survivors have become anxious, depressed, and sedentary. Physical activity has significantly diminished. Obesity has increased and so has binge eating and drinking alcohol. This course will also focus on strategies for wellness and improved quality of life with a conversation and case illustrations between the physical therapist, nutritionist, and physical trainer.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After participating in this activity, clinicians should be able to:

• Develop strategies to assess the risk of complications and address side effects in cancer survivors
• Offer specific lifestyle and behavior recommendations that will resonate with our patients
• Recognize how cancer survivors are impacted during and after treatment. The importance of pretreatment planning and strategies for wellness and improved quality of life.

TARGETED AUDIENCE

Primary care physicians, obstetricians, gynecologists, fertility specialists, geriatricians, oncologists, surgeons, advanced medical care providers, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, medical students, residents, fellows, and nursing students.

ACCREDITATION

The NYU Grossman School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 
The NYU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Jointly provided by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the New York Chapter American College of Physicians.

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