Description: Pharmacists frequently encounter cancer related misinformation from patients, often without a standardized approach to address the incorrect information. This educational session will focus on common myths in oncology and give healthcare providers evidence-based strategies to respond effectively to misinformation. Interactive learning will be throughout the presentation exploring tools to preserve patient trust while promoting accurate, credible information. 

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Speaker: Joshua Gaynier, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center  

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Distinguish between the different types of misinformation 
  • Recognize common myths and misconceptions in oncology, including the use of fenbendazole, ivermectin, and alternative dietary regimens such as the Gerson therapy. 
  • Identify evidence-based techniques for effectively correcting misinformation 
  • Recognize the psychological, social, and technological factors associated with misinformation  

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Activity Flyer and Slides: 
File Single Activity Flyer - JGaynier (1).docx
File Facts vs Fiction Debunking Oncology Myths Presenter Slides.pptx

Session date: 
12/03/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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