Episode 8: A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Oncology Pharmacist with Humirah Sultani

Jumping out of adult practice and into the world of pediatric oncology and transplant has opened my eyes to the infinite number of clinical questions remaining to be answered.

Learning Objectives:

• Supportive care role – cinv management, infectious      disease prevention and treatment in onc/bmt setting, chemotherapy      administration
• Pediatric considerations in pharmacist      prescribing
• Family-centered care = patient + caregivers
• Emphasis & need for pediatric research due to rarity of cancer diagnoses & supportive care

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Guest for this episode: Humirah Sultani

Information and additional resources mentioned during this episode of the podcast:

• History of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

• Our History & Milestones in the Research and Treatment of Cancer and Blood Disorders

• BC Children & Women’s Formulary 

• Sick Kids Drug Handbook & Formulary

• Lexicomp (Pediatric & Neonatal Lexi-Drugs)

• Micromedex (NeoFax/Pediatrics)

• Firstline Clinical Decisions

• Canadian Pediatric Society

• Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Children’s Oncology Group Supportive Care Guidelines

• Children’s Healthcare Canada – Helping Medication Taste Better

• Meyers RS. Pediatric fluid and electrolyte therapy. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2009;14(4):204-211. doi:10.5863/1551-6776-14.4.204

• Koontz’ Oncology – Articles, Selected Presentations, Book Chapters & Interviews