30th issue of the Virtual Journal Club (VJC) is available online!

This is notification that the thirtieth issue of the Virtual Journal Club (VJC) is available on the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) website. To access it, visit the Virtual Journal Club Surveys page or follow the direct link to the survey. 

"Taxane-induced arthralgia and myalgia: A literature review - multiple choice questions" 

Nicholas Chiu, Leonard Chiu, Ronald Chow, Henry Lam, Sunil Verma, Mark Pasetka, Edward Chow, and Carlo DeAngelis J Oncol Pharm Pract 1078155215627502, first published on January 24, 2016

Arthralgia and myalgia are unusual side effects from most chemotherapy but are very common with taxane use. To understand the risk of developing these side effects from taxane therapy and to review preventative strategies and the effectiveness of treatment, read this article. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. To become familiar and understand the incidence of taxane-induced arthralgia and myalgia; and 
  2. To understand the incidence of arthralgia and myalgia in patients being treated with the paclitaxel, docetaxel, and nab-paclitaxel; and
  3. To understand optimal therapeutic and preventative treatments as well as different risk factors for taxane-induced arthralgia and myalgia.

Accessing JOPP just got easier. Log in as a member, go to the JOPP Access page and click the Access JOPP button. You have instant access.

As a reminder, ISOPP's Virtual Journal Club features online articles from the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP). Members are encouraged to read articles and then answer a series of multiple choice questions through the Virtual Journal Club Surveys

After completing the questionnaire, a certificate will be emailed to you. Although not formally accredited for continuing medical education (CME) points, participation is equal to one hour of CME activity.  

Members are also encouraged to use the Member Discussion Forum to stimulate discussion about articles they have read. Your ISOPP membership provides many great benefits and we are hopeful you will find the Virtual Journal Club another asset to your oncology pharmacy practice.

 
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