Practically Speaking: Olanzapine to manage cancer related anorexia.

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In this episode, Dr. Sharlene Gill will discuss the incorporation of Olanzapine into clinic to help manage anorexia and cancer related weight loss.

Key Opinion Leader: 

Dr. Sharlene Gill

Professor of Medicine, UBC
Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer - Vancouver
Chair, GI Disease Site, Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Chair, BC Cancer Medical Advisory Committee
President, Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists

Host:
Dr. Shaqil Kassam 
skassam@southlakeregional.org
Medical Oncologist
Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, Newmarket, Ontario 

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:40 – Dr. Sharlene Gill Introduction
3:20 – Current anorexia management strategies.
5:20 - Olanzapine as a new S.O.C. for B.S.C
6:40 - Extrapolation of the data to a Canadian Population
14:30- Implementation in a Canadian practice
27:00 - Patient profile appropriate for Olanzapine.