Oncology Pharmacy in Your Community - CAPhO

2007 | NOPS SPEAKER
PAT TROZZO
Site Manager – Pharmacy Program, CancerCare Manitoba
BIOGRAPHY
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Manitoba
Board Certifi ed Pharmacotherapy Specialist – American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists
Site Manager – Pharmacy Program CancerCare Manitoba
Clinical Assistant Professor – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba Teaching oncology and pain & symptom management
(Bachelor degree: 2nd, 3rd & 4th year - University of Manitoba)
Pat Trozzo has been working in the fi eld of oncology pharmacy for more than 10 years, focusing primarily on the treatment of breast
and gastrointestinal cancers. He has worked as part of a multi-professional pain and symptom team who work with cancer patients
to alleviate pain and other issues. He is also involved in the teaching and education of health care professionals in palliative and end
of life care.
SYNOPSIS
OXALIPLATIN Saturday, October 27th, 11:00 – 11:45
– A NEW STANDARD FOR THE ADJUVANT TREATMENT OF COLORECTAL CANCER
After attending this session, the participant should have a better understanding of:
The scope of the treatment of colorectal cancer
The pharmacokinetic features of the drug oxaliplatin
The key literature addressing the adjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer
The side effect profi le of oxaliplatin and how these can be managed.
NOPS — Oncology Pharmacy in Your Community, October 26-28, 2007
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