Dermatologic Considerations During Cancer Therapy

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET


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Treatment-related dermatologic toxicities are reported in as many as 90% of patients with cancer and can be among the most distressing adverse events, causing emotional turmoil in addition to physical symptoms.

In an effort to improve quality of life and overall outcomes for patients who experience a dermatologic toxicity, APSHO is hosting a 1-hour live webinar that will help APs differentiate among types of rashes and lesions based on presentation and therapeutic context. Presented by two APs specializing in oncodermatology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the webinar will provide visual examples of numerous treatment-related adverse events including lichenoid drug eruptions, bullous pemphigoid, and both acute and chronic radiation dermatitis. Dermatologic emergencies such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (formerly DRESS), and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome also are covered.


Additional topics discussed include:

  • Recommendations for grading dermatologic adverse events (according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events [CTCAE], version 5.0)
  • Explanations of the pros and cons of the different therapeutic vehicles used in dermatology
  • Topical corticosteroid potency groupings and associated agents


Faculty:

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Megan Bielawa, DMSc, PA-C

Megan Bielawa is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology. She has been working in the field of dermatology for 6 years and specifically in oncodermatology for the past 4 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She serves as a guest lecturer for the Hofstra University Physician Studies program where she developed the Dermatology for Patients of Color curriculum. She also serves as a mentor and clinical preceptor for PA students.

Cara Norelli, MS, AGNP-C

Cara Norelli is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner with 7 years of dermatology experience and is currently specializing in oncodermatology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Ms. Norelli is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), and she was a 2021 recipient of the ONS Pearl Moore “Making a Difference” Award.