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ForwardFundamentals of Oncology 2026 - Day 4 - February 26, 2026
The Fundamentals of Oncology course 2026 is divided into four days of education.
Sessions are offered every Thursday in February.
Each session may be taken independently.
Attendees can register for one, two, three or all four sessions in advance.
The courses are free to AHN health care professionals.
$50 per course registration fee for those outside of AHN.
Day 4 — Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:30 – 8 a.m. Registration and review of take-home material
8 – 10 a.m. Oncologic emergencies
Symptom management/oncologic emergencies
10 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11 a.m. Care of the oncology patient
Symptom management and palliative care
11 – 11:45 a.m. Oncology navigation
Professional performance
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Oncology rehab
Symptom management/care continuum (survivorship)
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Hospice, palliative care, and pain management
Care continuum (survivorship, end-of-life care);
symptom management and palliative care
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Survivorship and sexuality issues
Symptom management and palliative care (survivorship);
psychosocial dimensions of care (sexuality)
3:30 p.m. Wrap-up and evaluations
Target Audience
This course will provide clinicians with basic oncology information and skills to care for any
oncology patient population.
Learning Objectives
Explore the genetic basis of inherited cancer syndromes.
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Describe the genetic counseling process.
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Explain tumor nomenclature, molecular biology concepts, diagnosis, and treatment principles.
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Distinguish the phases and components of clinical research trials.
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Recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
and how it relates in oncology.
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Discuss management of various vascular access devices available for use in patients with cancer.
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Summarize care of medical, surgical, hematological, and radiation oncology patients including the common side effects, complications, and management related to treatment modalities.
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Examine basic pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions of solid tumor, hematologic malignancies, and benign heme disorders.
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Review rationale for the use of various blood products and components.
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Identify the basic process of autologous, allogeneic, haplo, and cord blood transplantation.
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Recall radiation terminology and safety principles.
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Explain the different radiation treatment modalities: external beam therapy, brachytherapy.
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Give examples of radiation disciplines
coordinating patient care and treatment.
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State principles of radiation treatment
planning and process.
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Differentiate the various oncologic emergencies and complications that may arise in the immunocompromised oncology patient.
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Summarize nutritional issues impacting
patients with cancer.
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Examine survivorship issues associated with cancer diagnosis and various treatment modalities.
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Assess fertility and sexuality issues related to
cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities.
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Differentiate between hospice and palliative care programs.
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Distinguish the treatment modalities for acute, chronic, and oncologic pain.
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Integrate coping strategies for clinicians
when caring for patients with cancer.
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Recommend oncology rehab strategies contributing to survivorship outcomes and quality of life.
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Recognize various psychosocial issues
pertinent to patients with cancer throughout
the continuum of care.
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Relate knowledge from course to clinical practic
Additional Information
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Travel
Free parking will be provided in the Lawrenceville lot.
33 McCandless Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(between 52nd and 53rd streets)
Inform the guard you are there for a class. Shuttle service from the parking lot to AHN West Penn Hospital is available from 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., and runs every 15 minutes. Please note that participants who park in the hospital’s main garage at Liberty and South Millvale avenues will be required to pay the regular rate for six to 12 hours.
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Allegheny Health Network West Penn Hospital is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The course CE/CME can be applied to the ILNA blueprint for ONCC certifications.
ILNA subject areas have been noted under each lecture. Please keep the course flyer for your ONCC renewal application process.
Available Credit
- 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.25 Attendance
- 6.25 NCPD
AHN West Penn Hospital is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing the entire activity and the evaluation tool will be awarded a maximum of 6.25 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).