International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
What's happening in the association
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ISOPP Members, the sixty-second issue of the Virtual Journal Club (VJC) is available on the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) website. To access it, visit the https://www.isopp.org/isopp-education-resources/virtual-journal-club-surveys
Have you registered for the ISOPP2019? The presenting author MUST register for ISOPP 2019 by Monday, July 15, 2019 or the abstract will automatically be withdrawn.
In April, Rob Duncombe, ISOPP’s 2019 Symposium Chair, set off to Morocco to race in one of the hardest foot races on the planet to raise money for cancer research.
We asked you to guess how long it will take Rob to run 150 miles in the Sahara Desert for a chance to win a complimentary registration. Rob received great support and many guesses were received. The winner of the complimentary registration for ISOPP 2019 is…
Register now for the XVIII International Symposium on Oncology Pharmacy Practice (ISOPP 2019), ISOPP 2019 Ancillary Events, and the ISOPP Masterclass, taking place on October 10 to 14 at the Novotel London West in London, UK.
What's happening in oncology pharmacy around the world
The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) held its annual meeting at San Francisco this year. The conference covers a wide spectrum of problems experienced by cancer patients that may be related to their cancer and/or treatment, which is well-attended by multiple disciplines ranging from medical oncologists to pharmacists.
By Tiene Bauters, Ghent University
By Carole Chambers, Alberta Health Services Cancer Care, on behalf of David U and Michael Cohen
Thomas (Tom) Connor, PhD recently retired from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) after almost 20 years working as a researcher on topics related to occupational exposure to hazardous drugs.
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The 1st SA Congress of Oncology 2019 (SACO 2019) takes place on August 9-11, 2019 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
The 16th International Congress of Radiation Research (ICRR 2019) takes place on August 25-29, 2019 at Manchester Central in Manchester, United Kingdom.
The ESMO Congress 2019 takes place on September 27 - October 1, 2019 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.
The XVIII International Symposium on Oncology Pharmacy Practice (ISOPP 2019), October 10-13, and ISOPP's one day Masterclass, October 14 at Novotel London West in London, UK.
Recent literature to keep you informed
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated its guidelines to prevent and manage nausea and vomiting caused by antineoplastic agents or radiation therapy in cancer patients.
The purpose of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) E-learning Tool is to provide basic knowledge to hospital and community pharmacists involved in the pharmaceutical care for HSCT patients.
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Designed to help hospitals and ambulatory care centers throughout the world evaluate oncology medication safety
