Advanced Endometrial Cancer: Treatment Optimization

A panel of esteemed nurse practitioners discusses how endometrial cancer is diagnosed, the process of treatment decision-making, and the management of adverse effects in patients undergoing treatment.

EP. 1: Patient Profile Presentation: A 76-Year-Old Woman With Advanced Endometrial Cancer

November 22nd 2022

Kathleen Lutz, RN, NP-BC WH, presents a 76-year-old woman with advanced endometrial cancer, and the panel assesses the chosen treatment regimens.

EP. 2: Fertility and Other Treatment Considerations for Patients With Advanced Endometrial Cancer

November 22nd 2022

The panel shares how they determine a treatment regimen for patients with advanced endometrial cancer taking into consideration fertility and family planning, hereditary conditions, and comorbidities.

EP. 3: Currently Available Treatment Modalities in Endometrial Cancer

November 29th 2022

The panel reviews the current treatment modalities for endometrial cancer and in what circumstances each is considered for a patient.

EP. 4: First-Line Treatments for Patients With Advanced Endometrial Cancer Who Are Unfit for Surgery

November 29th 2022

Kathleen Lutz, RN, NP-BC WH, explains the most commonly used first-line treatment options in patients with advanced endometrial cancer who are unsuitable candidates for surgery.

EP. 5: Common Adverse Events Seen With Chemotherapy for Advanced Endometrial Cancer

December 7th 2022

Continuing her discussion, Kathleen highlights the most common adverse events she sees in patients treated with chemotherapy for advanced endometrial cancer who are unfit for surgery.

EP. 6: Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Patients with Advanced Endometrial Cancer

December 7th 2022

Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Lutz talks about the efficacy of chemotherapy in patients with endometrial cancer, and how she discusses the chance of disease recurrence with patients.

EP. 7: Treatment Options for Patients with Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

December 13th 2022

The panel reviews the second-line treatment options for patients with recurrent endometrial cancer.

EP. 8: Educating Patients With Endometrial Cancer on Treatment-Related Adverse Events

December 13th 2022

The panel explains how to educate patients on the adverse effects they may experience with chemotherapy, their options for management, and the importance of encouraging patients to contact their care team.

EP. 9: Monitoring Patients on Therapy for Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

December 22nd 2022

Kimberly Halla, NP, describes the standards for monitoring patients on therapy for recurrent endometrial cancer, including how often patients are seen in-person.

EP. 10: Adverse Events Seen With Combination Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab for Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

December 22nd 2022

Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP, details the adverse events she sees with combination lenvatinib and pembrolizumab treatment for recurrent endometrial cancer.

EP. 11: Proactive Adverse Effect Management for Patients on Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

January 6th 2023

Nurse Practitioner Kimberly Halla explains the proactive measures she takes to ensure patients with endometrial cancer are prepared to experience and manage the adverse effects of treatment.

EP. 12: Discussing Dose Reductions and Interruptions with Patients on Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

January 6th 2023

Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP, discusses how often patients with endometrial cancer have dose reductions or interruptions at her institution, and who is involved in the decision to dose-reduce.

EP. 13: Greatest Unmet Needs for Patients with Endometrial Cancer

January 13th 2023

The panel shares the most critical unmet needs for patients with endometrial cancer.

EP. 14: Advice for New Nurse Practitioners Working With Patients With Endometrial Cancer

January 13th 2023

Closing their discussion, the panel shares advice for new nurse practitioners caring for patients who have endometrial cancer.