From Slides to Strategy: Interpreting Pathology Reports for the Oncology APPs

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 90 Minutes

Overview

This educational presentation, designed for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in oncology, provides a foundational guide to understanding and applying pathology reports in clinical practice. Participants will gain insights into interpreting pathology findings and integrating them into patient care decisions, bridging the gap between histologic detail and real-world oncology strategy.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the clinical uses of various biopsy types in oncology
  2. Describe the key elements of pathology reports and their diagnostic and treatment implications
  3. Recognize different branches of pathology and how they integrate within the multidisciplinary care of patients diagnosed with cancer
  4. Examine basic pathology findings and explore their clinical practice applications

Target Audience:

This activity is intended for oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.

 

This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from GSK and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.50 credit.
  • 0.25 Pharmacology
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 0.25 credit.
Course opens: 
10/01/2025
Course expires: 
10/01/2026
Cost:
$0.00
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Faculty

Jessica Guadagno, MMSc, PA-C

Oncology Diagnostic Clinic Lead
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Jessica Guadagno is a Physician Assistant and Program Lead of the Oncology Diagnostic Clinic at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. She has held multiple leadership and educational roles at Winship, including Medical Oncology APP Lead, Education Committee member, Didactic Coordinator for the APP Fellowship Program, and preceptor for PA/NP students and fellows.

Before becoming a PA, Jessica earned a BS in Exercise Science from Brevard College and an MS in Athletic Training from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and is passionate about education—both in group settings and through individual mentorship.

A lifelong learner, Jessica continually seeks to expand her knowledge and refine her diagnostic skills. She approaches each case with curiosity and determination, embracing her role as a cancer detective to uncover clinical mysteries and improve patient outcomes.

Disclosures:

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Horizon CME (HCME) ensures that continuing education activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. 

All persons in a position to influence the content of an accredited continuing education activity provided by Horizon CME are required to disclose to HCME any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. All reported relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by Horizon CME.

Those others involved in the planning of this activity disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.


Jessica Guadagno, MMSc, PA-C  discloses an advisory board for Astellas during the past 24 months.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.50 credit.
  • 0.25 Pharmacology
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 0.25 credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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