Comorbidity and Cancer Care Symposium

Add to Calendar Comorbidity and Cancer Care Symposium 1/13/2026 7:30:00 AM 1/13/2026 2:30:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://washu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=64547 Description: Washington University Siteman Cancer Center: Symposium on Comorbidity & Cancer Care is planned and implemented by physicians. This activity is designed for physicians but may be of interest to internists. This 6.5-hour symposium will provide education through individual lectures, presentations by trainees, and educational sessions on best practices. The activity will highlight best practices across com... EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave. false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO

Target Audience
Specialties - Internal Medicine, Oncology
Professions - Physician

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designated Non-Physician Participation Certification (3.00 hours)

Overview
Washington University Siteman Cancer Center: Symposium on Comorbidity & Cancer Care is planned and implemented by physicians. This activity is designed for physicians but may be of interest to internists. This 6.5-hour symposium will provide education through individual lectures, presentations by trainees, and educational sessions on best practices. The activity will highlight best practices across comorbidity assessment at cancer diagnosis, use of comorbidity data in cancer statistics, and patient outcome evaluations. The goal of this activity is to enhance knowledge and performance in incorporating comorbidity information into cancer patient treatment and outcomes assessment.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. 1. Assess and code comorbid conditions in newly diagnosed cancer patients to accurately reflect individual organ decompensation and calculate overall comorbidity scores using standardized methodologies.
  2. 2. Utilize the ACE27 instrument effectively to systematically evaluate comorbidity burden in cancer patients and apply scoring results to clinical decisionmaking processes.
  3. 3. Interpret the impact of comorbidities on cancer treatment selection, patient outcomes, and survival estimates to provide evidencebased, individualized care recommendations.
  4. 4. Integrate comorbidity data into cancer statistics interpretation and outcome evaluations to enhance the validity and clinical relevance of prognostic assessments.
  5. 5. Access and apply Siteman Cancer Center's comprehensive comorbidity database for clinical practice, research initiatives, and quality improvement efforts to advance cancer care delivery.

Registration

For any questions regarding registration, please contact: Ann Chanitz 


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 



Additional Information
Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.