Saturday, October 30

Building Capacity Through Incorporation of Advanced Practice Nurses in Research: Benefits and Challenges Within a Longitudinal Multisite Study (227)

A blend of approaches, including cooperative groups, consortiums, and investigator-initiated trials at both single and multiple sites, is required to rapidly evolve symptom science and translate findings to clinical care. Advanced practice nurse (APN) education uniquely blends research, clinical care, and critical thinking skills.

No Easy Target! What’s new in AML Therapy? (225)

Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a complex disease that accounts for approximately 25% of leukemia cases in children, and relapse rates remain high despite the advances in treating other types of leukemia.

Navigating Ethics in Real World Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Practice (224)

Ethical challenges are inherent in pediatric hematology/oncology. Nurses experience these challenging situations on a daily basis as they help patients and their families through life-changing situations. These situations often are more difficult to navigate than clinical care.

Medical Cannabis (TH12)

More informal than our concurrent sessions, our Town Hall sessions allow attendees to engage in a lively discussion with industry experts covering the hottest topics in pediatric hematology/oncology. Attend this Town Hall to participate in discussions related to medical cannabis.