Caring for Patients With Blood Cancer in the Hispanic Community: From Diagnosis Through Survivorship

Caring for Patients With Blood Cancer in the Hispanic Community: From Diagnosis Through Survivorship is organized by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Date of initial release: February 29, 2024
Date of expiration: September 3, 2025

Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of blood cancers, including the nurses' role in monitoring and managing short- and long-term side effects, and follow-up care for chronic diagnoses. Focus will be on survivorship issues that may arise in the treatment journey, and the impact on quality of life of Hispanic patients during and after treatment. Don't miss this informative education opportunity to listen and learn about resources from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Spanish and English for your patients and for you!

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the different blood cancers, including diagnosis and treatment
• Describe survivorship issues that may arise in the treatment journey of Hispanic blood cancer patients and the impact on quality of life
• Explain the nurse's role in monitoring and managing short- and long-term side-effects, including follow-up care for chronic diagnoses
• Review resources from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for patients and healthcare providers