#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist

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Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of CareMaster malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Show Segments Intro Picks of the Week Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points Outro Credits Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jensa Morris, MD Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: LocumstoryLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.Sponsor: Mint MobileTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB.