Nutrition Hurdles: Overcoming Challenging Scenarios in Oncology Patients (T24)

Breakout

Date & Time:

March 25, 2025

9:45 AM – 11:15 AM ET

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-062-L01-P

Course level:

Intermediate

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

  • List strategies to aid in the provision of nutrients in oncology patients with gastric outlet and bowel obstructions. 
  • Formulate a strategy for developing nutrition plans for patients with venting gastrostomies or high output stomas. 
  • Discuss the role of pharmacologic agents or appetite stimulants in cancer patients. 

Topics & Presenters

Feeding Through the Obstacles: Strategies for Nutrition Support in Patients With Gastrointestinal Obstructions

Pankaj Vashi
MD, AGAF, FASPEN

Vice Chief of Staff

City of Hope Chicago

Medical Director of Gastroenterology/Nutrition and Metabolic Support

City of Hope Chicago

Zion, IL

Output Optimized: Addressing Nutritional Challenges With Venting Gastrostomies and High Output Stomas

Federika Garcia Muchacho
MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Miami, Florida

Reviving Hunger: The Role of Appetite Stimulants in Cancer Patients

Anne Tucker
PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care / Nutrition Support

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX

Moderators:

Rina Patel

PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care / Nutrition Support

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Sugar Land, TX