Course Objectives/Takeaways: 

• Review pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and incidence of prevalent malignancy.
• Describe how the nurse, pharmacist collaboration can ensure patient-centered care planning within the oncology setting.
• Examine the patient’s oncology experience and how the nurse-pharmacist team can help to navigate the patient and family journey.
• Gain a greater awareness of the individualized issues that affect the patient and family throughout the oncology experience.
• Learn about how to empower the patient by promoting a patient-centered care plan that ensures optimal outcomes.
• Explore how the nurse and specialty pharmacist can collaborate when seeking patient and family resources used to educate and provide support.