Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention of Cancer Recurrence – UNC Cancer Network “Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Research to Practice” Lecture

Please join the UNC Cancer Network for an online telehealth lecture with Dominika James, MD. Dr. James from the UNC Anesthesiology Department in affiliation with UNC Lineberger cancer treatment group, will describe effects of regional and neuraxial perioperative blocks on cancer outcomes. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented.

Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention of Cancer Recurrence

Dominika James, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention
of Cancer Recurrence
Lecture Description

Dr. James from the UNC Anesthesiology Department in affiliation with UNC Lineberger cancer treatment group, will describe effects of regional and neuraxial perioperative blocks on cancer outcomes. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss effects of perioperative stress on cellular function and cancer outcomes
Describe effects of general anesthesia on cancer outcomes
Discuss the effects of neuraxial analgesia on cancer recurrence and mortality as pertaining to various malignancies

Free Continuing Education credits:
CME (ACCME), CNE (ANCC), ACPE, and ASRT