Agenda/View Sessions - April 8, 2024

Hematology

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7:00 am EDT
Benign Hematology (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The differentials of hemolytic anemias
  • To appropriately work-up and treat iron, B12, and folate deficiencies
  • The differentials between microcytic, normocytic and macrocytic anemias and appropriate work-up

Speaker(s)

Cheryl D. Kovalski, DO, FACOI, Oncologist/Hematologist, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing

7:50 am EDT
Hemostasis, Thrombosis & Platelet Disorders (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The differential of thrombocytopenia
  • The appropriate treatment of thrombotic events
  • To differentiate between von Willebrands and Hemophilia
Speaker(s)

Cheryl D. Kovalski, DO, FACOI, Oncologist/Hematologist, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing

8:25 am EDT
Lymphoma & Leukemia (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The difference between Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • The staging of lymphoma
  • The differences between the 3 grades of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Speaker(s)

Cheryl D. Kovalski, DO, FACOI, Oncologist/Hematologist, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing

9:20 am EDT
Other Bone Marrow Disorders (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The differential in myeloproliferative disorders
  • The difference between MGUS and multiple myeloma
  • To appropriately place myelodysplastic syndrome as a differential in patients being worked up for anemia and pancytopenia 
Speaker(s)

Cheryl D. Kovalski, DO, FACOI, Oncologist/Hematologist, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing

Oncology

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9:55 am EDT
Clinical Oncology, Physical Diagnosis, Systemic Manifestations, Chemotherapy (2024)

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In this session you'll:

  • Refresh your knowledge of clinical oncologic concepts.
  • Review current information regarding anti-cancer therapies, and their toxicities.
  • Discuss concepts in the evaluation of patients with suspected malignancies.

Speaker(s)

Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI, Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine, BJC Health, Western Division

10:30 am EDT
Oncology Palliative Care Session (2024)

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In this session you'll:

  • Review current information regarding anti-cancer therapies, and their toxicities.
  • Refresh your knowledge of clinical oncologic concepts.
  • Discuss concepts in the evaluation of patients with suspected malignancies.
Speaker(s)

Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI, Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine, BJC Health, Western Division

11:05 am EDT
Basic Oncology, Markers, Genes (2024)

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In this session you'll:

  • Review current information regarding anti-cancer therapies, and their toxicities.
  • Discuss concepts in the evaluation of patients with suspected malignancies.
  • Refresh your knowledge of clinical oncologic concepts.
Speaker(s)

Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI, Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine, BJC Health, Western Division

11:40 am EDT
Cancer in Men-Prostate, Testes and Kidney (2024)

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In this session you'll:

  • Review current information regarding relevant anti-cancer therapies, and their toxicities
  • Discuss concepts in the management of patients with these malignancies.
  • Refresh your knowledge of common male cancers.
Speaker(s)

Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI, Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine, BJC Health, Western Division

12:15 pm EDT
Cancer in Women - Breast, Uterus and Ovary (2024)

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In this session you'll:

  • Review current information regarding relevant anti-cancer therapies, and their toxicities.
  • Refresh the attendee’s knowledge of common female cancers.
  • Discuss concepts in the management of patients with these malignancies.
Speaker(s)

Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI, Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine, BJC Health, Western Division

Gastroenterology

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12:50 pm EDT
Update in Esophageal Diseases (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • Basic information concerning esophageal diseases
  • Diagnostic evaluation for esophageal diseases
  • Treatment options for esophageal disease
Speaker(s)

Catherine A. Kerschen, DO, FACOI, Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

1:25 pm EDT
Update in Small Bowel Disease (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • Basic information concerning small bowel diseases
  • Diagnostic evaluation for small bowel diseases
  • Treatment options for small bowel disease
Speaker(s)

Catherine A. Kerschen, DO, FACOI, Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

1:55 pm EDT
Update in Liver Diseases (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • Basic information concerning liver diseases
  • Diagnostic evaluation for liver diseases
  • Treatment options for liver disease
Speaker(s)

Catherine A. Kerschen, DO, FACOI, Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2:35 pm EDT
Cancer of the GI Tract, Liver and Pancreas (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The various malignancies that can arise in the GI tract
  • The best methods of diagnosis of cancer in the GI tract
  • The risk factors for the various malignancies of the GI tract
Speaker(s)

Lindsay Negash, DO, Chief of Gastroenterology, Corewell Health West

3:10 pm EDT
Disease of the Pancreas, Stomach, and Colon (2024)

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In this session you'll learn:

  • The connection between the pancreas and other organs and the inner functioning of the other organs
  • The diseases normally affecting the pancreas
  • To differentiate diseases in the pancreas from one another and prescribe specific treatment for them
Speaker(s)

Lindsay Negash, DO, Chief of Gastroenterology, Corewell Health West