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Episode 085: Prostate Cancer Series: Pt. 2. - Pharmacology
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This week, we chat with Vineetha Thomas, PharmD, BCCCP, BCOP who is a clinical pharmacist specializing in genitourinary oncology at the Stevenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma. In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of how Dr. Thomas thinks about the various drugs available to treat prostate cancer and how she counsels her patients.
Thanks to our friends at the Pharmacy Podcast Network for connecting us with Dr. Thomas!
Content:
- How do we pick one agent over another?
- What are side effects of common drugs used for prostate cancer?
- Why do we give prednisone with abiraterone?
- What is the role of chemotherapy in the management of prostate cancer?
- What is sipuleucel-T, radium-223, and lutetium-177?
- Role of monitoring bone health in prostate cancer patients
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121 episodes
Manage episode 389359361 series 3377633
This week, we chat with Vineetha Thomas, PharmD, BCCCP, BCOP who is a clinical pharmacist specializing in genitourinary oncology at the Stevenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma. In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of how Dr. Thomas thinks about the various drugs available to treat prostate cancer and how she counsels her patients.
Thanks to our friends at the Pharmacy Podcast Network for connecting us with Dr. Thomas!
Content:
- How do we pick one agent over another?
- What are side effects of common drugs used for prostate cancer?
- Why do we give prednisone with abiraterone?
- What is the role of chemotherapy in the management of prostate cancer?
- What is sipuleucel-T, radium-223, and lutetium-177?
- Role of monitoring bone health in prostate cancer patients
** Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/our-episodes
Love what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!
Twitter: @TheFellowOnCall
Instagram: @TheFellowOnCall
Listen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast
121 episodes
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