As part of it AMR Exchange series, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be hosting a webinar, "Impacts of on Antimicrobial Resistance on Cancer Care," on April 9, 2024 from 10-11:30 am ET. Participants will learn from a panel of experts about:
- How antimicrobial resistance can be a major obstacle for cancer care and cancer survival.
- The importance of infection prevention and control efforts in health care to limit cancer patient exposure to antimicrobial-resistant germs.
- The connection between the health of the microbiome (the naturally occurring germs on and in our bodies) and the effectiveness of some cancer therapies.
- How U.S. and international organizations are strengthening infection prevention efforts and combating antimicrobial resistance as core components of cancer care.
For more information and to register for the webinar, click here.
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Kris Johansen
Associate Director of External Relations
National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education
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