Episode 104: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 6 - Colorectal Cancer Pharmacology
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We have another guest joining us this week! Dr. Allison Schepers, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan where she focuses on GI, GU, and Thoracic malignancies! In this episode, Allison discusses the high yield points we need to know about important drugs we use in the colorectal cancer treatment space and how she approaches counseling her patients. Another great episode from our pharmacy colleagues you do NOT want to miss! Content: - Important considerations about capecitabine, oxaliplain, and irinotecan, backbones of our colorectal cancer management - An overview of targeted agents? - If someone has a reaction, can we retrial any of these drugs in the future? ** 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
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