Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation

This course describes the role of cancer rehabilitation in preserving function and quality of life for patients with head and neck cancers.

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians, Otolaryngologists, Gastroenterologists, Radiologists, Medical Oncologists, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, Surgeons, Pathologists, Hospitalists and Speech Pathologists.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the role of cancer rehabilitation in the care of the person with head and neck cancer (HNC).
  • Recognize common HNC-related impairments and explain their treatment through rehabilitative interventions.

Available Topics

Miami Cancer Institute Online Series (Multiple Modules)

This online educational series features Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) physician experts and national subject matter experts who have presented at our recent symposiums. Topics highlight the latest advances in cancer imaging, chemotherapy, surgical interventions, radiotherapy and proton therapy.
Rehabilitation of the Person With Breast Cancer

Adrian Cristian, M.D., MHCM, Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation at Miami Cancer Institute, will address the significant impact of loss of function as a result of breast cancer and its treatments – especially shoulder dysfunction, lymphedema and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN).
Rehabilitation of the Person With Gynecologic Cancer

Adrian Cristian, M.D., MHCM, Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation at Miami Cancer Institute, will address the significant impact of loss of function as a result of gynecologic cancer and its treatments – especially lower extremity lymphedema, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) and debility.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 General certificate of attendance
Course opens: 
05/01/2018
Course expires: 
05/01/2020

Adrian Cristian, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida

Adrian Cristian, M.D., has indicated that he is a consultant for QuantiaMD and his discussion will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage or unapproved product usage in his presentation or discussion.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
             
Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 General certificate of attendance

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
05/01/2018
Course expires: 
05/01/2020
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