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).
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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
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