Beyond the Basics: Navigating the Intersection of HIV and Cancer
October 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
This webinar will shed light on the reasons behind increased risk of certain cancers among people living with HIV and why their cancer outcomes are worse compared to people without HIV. The faculty will delve into evidence-based strategies to improve survival in HIV-associated cancers. The webinar also will cover potential treatment options that may exploit unique characteristics of these cancers to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify the types of cancers that occur with higher frequency among people with HIV
- Discuss the reasons for this increased incidence
- Explain reasons for the increased mortality among people living with HIV and cancer compared to the general population
- Describe strategies that can be used to improve survival in people living with HIV and cancer
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education credits will be available for this webinar, pending accreditation.
Faculty
Dr. Kathryn Lurain, MD, MPH, is an Associate Research Physician in the HIV/AIDS Malignancy Branch at the National Cancer Institute. She is an expert in the treatment of a variety of HIV-associated cancers, including those caused by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV). Her clinical research is focused on the development of new immunotherapy-based treatments for HIV-associated lymphomas and other virus-associated cancers. Dr. Lurain is an advocate for people living with HIV and their inclusion in clinical trials. She is trained in the clinical care of sexual and gender minorities.