More About the Webinar
We’re thrilled to share an exclusive opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their approach to managing pain in cancer patients. Participants can also earn a CME credit for attending.
Our upcoming webinar, “Anatomical Empowerment: Applying Interventional Strategies to Treat Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Setting of Cancer,” offers new insights into the neurology of spinal pain and cancer pain intervention.
Cost:
- $45 Non-Members | $35 Members
- 1 CME Credit
Learning Objectives:
- This webinar is designed to bring forth cutting-edge pain intervention methods tailored specifically for cancer-related vertebral fractures.
- Attendees will have the exceptional opportunity to explore advanced strategies like vertebral augmentation and nerve blocks, pivotal in alleviating pain for cancer patients.
Meet Our Expert Speakers:
We’re honored to host esteemed experts in this field:
Dr. Frank Willard: A leading authority in spinal pain intervention strategies, Dr. Willard is a professor of Anatomy at the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and member of the teaching board at the European School of Osteopathy and the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. He brings decades of experience and groundbreaking insights that can enhance your approach to managing cancer pain.
Dr. De Mesa: Chief of Interventional Pain, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for Hoag Spine Center and Director of the Chronic Pain in Hoag’s Pickup Family Neuroscience Institute, Dr. De Mesa specializes in innovative treatments for spine pain.
Dr. Tariq AlFarra: Director of AAPM’s CME Webinar Series and is currently building his practice as an interventional spine and pain specialist at Mount Sinai NYC. Dr AlFarra completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency and Interventional Pain Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. While there, he had the honor of being named Administrative Chief Resident, Johns Hopkins PM&R, and earned several awards, including the famed Golden Heart Award and Good Catch Award, respectively.
Dr. David Copenhaver: Anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at UC Davis with unique expertise in diagnosing and managing complex pain management problems of various types. Dr. Copenhaver has expertise in cancer pain management, craniofacial pain, and complex regional pain syndrome. Dr. Copenhaver’s practice utilizes numerous techniques, including but not limited to the implantation of neuromodulatory devices and direct delivery of medications to the central nervous system via intrathecal delivery platforms. Dr. Copenhaver is the chair of the Cancer Pain SIG and is leading the Cancer Pain Pre-Conference at the AAPM 40th Annual Meeting.