#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist

Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of Care

Master malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by  Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).

Claim free CME for this episode at **curbsiders.vcuhealth.org****!

Show Segments
**

• Intro
• Picks of the Week
• Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options
• Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases 
• Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points
• Outro 

**
Credits
**

• Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
• Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
• Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD   
• Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD
• Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
• Technical Production: PodPaste
• Guest: Jensa Morris, MD

Sponsor: [**Continuing Education Company

**](https://www.cmemeeting.org/curbsiders)Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  

Sponsor: Locumstory

Locumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.

Sponsor: **Mint Mobile
**
To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB.