Cancer and substance use disorders: Learning to navigate both diseases simultaneously

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Abstract

Assessing risk of addiction in cancer patients has been viewed as unnecessary in the past. Cancer patients are not immune to the opioid epidemic. The lack of training for cancer clinicians to be able to properly assess their patients for risk of addictions is placing a strain on patient care.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Amy Velasquez

Author Details

Amy Velasquez, MSN - Navigation

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cancer Clinician, Substance Use Disorders, Risk of Addiction, Addiction Risk

Recommended Citation

Velasquez, Amy, "Cancer and substance use disorders: Learning to navigate both diseases simultaneously" (2019). Convention. 27.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/27

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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