Live webinar: Wednesday, November 19 at 5 p.m. EST
To commemorate Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, join us for a webinar that shines an important light on the vital impact nutrition plays in this aggressive form of abdominal cancer. Through this presentation, Emily Manez, MS, RD, CNSC, will explore pathophysiology, diagnosis, and common procedures associated with pancreatic cancer. Additionally, she will dive into tailored nutritional strategies that can help improve quality of life, support treatment outcomes, and manage common symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer.
Please note: CPEU-eligible certificates will be sent to live attendees only.
Learning objectives:
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Define pancreatic cancer and review current epidemiological statistics and associated risk factors.
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Examine diagnostic approaches, including biochemical markers, imaging techniques, and procedural methods.
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Evaluate medical and surgical treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer and their respective nutrition implications.
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Discuss evidence-based nutrition strategies and interventions to support treatment outcomes.
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Explore the role of nutrition in survivorship following pancreatic cancer treatment and important screening criteria.
