Student Feedback 2021

• The lecture was very easy to understand. In particular, the mechanism and timeline of nausea, and the changes in medications for nausea prevention, were very clear. (50s, Pharmacist)

• I participated because I sometimes struggle with how to approach patients undergoing anticancer drug treatment. I was able to learn about the latest anticancer treatments and side effect measures. Understanding the historical context made it easier to grasp the information smoothly. (40s, Pharmacist)

• The talk on the history of antiemetics was very clear and interesting. (40s, Pharmacist)

• I used to think that the side effects of cancer treatment were painful, but through this lecture, I learned about medical progress and my fear of side effects has decreased. I had heard that the incidence of cancer is very high, so I had a fear of cancer and the side effects of treatment. However, even if I were to develop cancer and receive treatment, I would like to remember what I learned today and do what I can to reduce side effects. (10s, Student)

• It was great that many actual cases were presented. It was also good to learn from recent national exam questions how students are currently being educated to think about these issues. (30s, Community Pharmacist)

• I often check laboratory values during medication guidance at health insurance pharmacies, and this lecture on how to utilize them for prescription auditing and guidance was very clear and practical. (60s, Community Pharmacist)

• We receive prescriptions that include laboratory values, and after today's lecture, I now understand more clearly what points to focus on. I want to apply this to my work starting tomorrow. (40s, Community Pharmacist)

• This was my first time attending a live-streamed study session, but it felt just like being at the venue. The questions using the voting function were also very good. (40s, Community Pharmacist)

• I appreciated the helpful handouts, clear progression, realistic content, and the kind perspective and tone of the speakers. It was a workshop that truly made me glad I participated. (50s, Community Pharmacist)

• I usually get caught up in daily tasks and haven't been able to think deeply about cases, but using this workshop as a reference, I want to rethink my approach and how I interact with patients. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• It was very meaningful to exchange opinions with pharmacists from hospitals and other dispensing pharmacies, as well as graduate students. (50s, Community Pharmacist)

• The reality is that there are few opportunities for community pharmacists to conduct specialized cancer case studies. I believe that a place where we can learn alongside leading experts in cancer treatment is extremely valuable. I hope this workshop continues in the future. Also, as cancer treatment shifts from inpatient to outpatient care, there is a growing need for hospital and community pharmacists to collaborate in supporting drug therapy. Currently, hospital pharmacists and university professors serve as facilitators for the Cancer Professional Workshop, but I would very much like to see community pharmacists included among them as well. (40s, Community Pharmacist)

• The explanation of how to evaluate evidence for foods with health claims and their proper use was very clear, making this a very useful lecture for advising patients (users) in the future. (40s, Community Pharmacist)

• In recent years, the number of patients taking health foods has increased, and when checking for concomitant medications, various health food names, including supplements, are frequently mentioned. I also often receive consultations about the effects of health foods or whether they are safe to take, so I felt a strong need to study them. Today's lecture allowed me to learn about the concepts and precautions regarding health foods, and I think it was a substantial lecture that will be very useful for my future work. (40s, Community Pharmacist)

• I was able to organize my thoughts while gaining new knowledge about the systems and issues surrounding foods with health claims. I also reaffirmed the importance of using these foods properly and the role of pharmacists. I would like to apply this to my own health management as well. (60s, Employee of a Pharmaceutical Company, etc.)

• I was able to learn about the relevant laws and regulations for foods with health claims, the reality of adverse events and health hazards, and foods containing designated ingredients in an easy-to-understand way. Thank you very much for the extremely useful information on identifying evidence and the concept of proper use. (60s, Community Pharmacist)

• It was very helpful as an instructor to understand what content is being taught at the university and at what timing. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• I understood clearly what specific guidance should be given, which was very helpful. It was also good to be able to talk with other pharmacists during the group work. (60s, Community Pharmacist)

• Teaching disaster medicine to students has been a process of trial and error until now, so participating in this workshop will serve as a reference for providing guidance during practical training in the future. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• It was good to learn what the students are studying. It was also good to learn the importance of conducting training from the perspective of 'what if a disaster occurred right now.' (50s, Community Pharmacist)

• I used to think the immune system was complex and difficult to understand, but I was surprised at how much I could grasp when it was explained in such an organized and easy-to-understand manner. I also realized that I still lack the knowledge to understand it entirely on my own. (60s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• In today's society, where one in two Japanese people will develop cancer, I feel that cancer treatment is increasingly becoming a part of daily life. Immunotherapy for cancer is changing every day, and I believe I was able to gain a lot of knowledge by attending this public lecture. I want to apply this in my clinical pharmaceutical work. (30s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• Although it was a very short time, the broad explanation allowed me to grasp an overview of cancer immunotherapy and understand what kind of future prospects are expected based on the current trends. It was very interesting to learn about treatments that I have heard of but do not usually deal with. (30s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• I participated expecting only a lecture, so I was anxious when I found out it was participatory. However, the structure of the group work was excellent, and I was able to participate without being left behind even while feeling a bit lost, making it a fun learning experience. I'm glad I participated. (60s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• By talking with others, I was made aware of differences in values and opinions that I usually don't think about much. It was a good course because knowing my own and others' values and strengths seems useful for work and communication. Also, it was great to be able to have group discussions (since there have been many one-way streaming courses lately due to the current situation). (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• I realized that I sometimes unconsciously suppress my own emotions. I intend to diagnose my "strengths" on the site introduced during the lecture. In the future, I want to handle daily tasks by controlling my emotions well. This time, there was an opportunity to exchange opinions with other participants, and it was a good experience to learn about opinions different from my own. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• A lecture with communication as the theme. I thought it would be a lecture on how to communicate with patients, but it was training to analyze oneself and make the thought processes that I consider weak more flexible and strong. Since I had been falling into self-deprecating thoughts lately, it was a necessary lecture for me. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Ms. Megumi Ishikawa

• I think it is very important to know that there is an optimal age for pregnancy and fertility. I felt that providing information to high school students and young cancer patients so they have no regrets is an important job that pharmacists can do. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• I am grateful that awareness for young people regarding the declining birthrate is being conducted, and I hope more information will be shared in the future. I also learned that a subsidy system has been established for fertility preservation for patients with pregnancy-associated cancer. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• Starting from the issue of the declining birthrate, I learned for the first time how much infertility treatment has progressed. I want to help provide appropriate information to patients from the position of a pharmacist, even if in a small way. (Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Ms. Masami Tsuchiya

• Since I haven't had contact with patients where fertility must be prioritized in my own work, today's lecture was very educational. By giving specific examples of pregnancy and cancer treatment, I was able to understand the issues associated with them. (40s, Research Institution Researcher/Staff)

• It was very interesting to learn about pregnancy and fertility from multiple perspectives, including an overview of general infertility treatment and the therapeutic response for pregnant women or patients wishing to become pregnant in cancer treatment from a pharmacist's perspective. Since I had never touched on pregnancy in such detail even in university lectures, it made me think about what I can do when I encounter such patients in the field. (20s, University/Graduate Student)

• I was able to learn many things about fertility preservation, infertility treatment, and treatment for pregnancy-associated cancer, and it was very good to take this course. Also, since I was able to learn about initiatives at other facilities, I would like to incorporate them into my facility as well. (20s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• In the Shanghan Lun, fever, vomiting, and sweating are important, and it was very meaningful to hear interesting Kampo stories, such as the importance of whether a condition is deficiency or excess, and how much time has elapsed. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• I had been studying and knew about Qingfei Paidu Decoction before, but seeing the progress of actual Kampo treatment shown in graphs deepened my understanding once again. (20s, University/Graduate Student)

• I have been bad at Kampo since my student days, but in this lecture, I could easily understand its function and effects, and I want to learn more in the future. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• (First half) I had never heard that there are a certain number of athletes with inflammatory bowel disease, and it was a lecture with much to learn. In particular, I want to apply the approach to TUE in pharmaceuticals in the future. (Second half) I was able to learn important points from the perspective of medication guidance as a sports pharmacist. (30s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• (First half) I understood the points of caution for athletes with inflammatory bowel disease well. (Second half) I have participated every year, so it is a pity that it ends this time. It was good to be given ideas I didn't have through discussions with everyone. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• (First half) I have participated several times, and it is sad that this is the last year until the Olympics. I am grateful to the professors who always plan and provide lectures and guidance. Thank you very much. Many people in the athlete generation suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, and I want to study so that I can respond based on what I was taught this time. (Second half) I couldn't understand the lecture in English very well, but it was good to hear about the situation in other countries, not just Japan. I will review at home. I was confused by the lack of information in the workshop, but it was a good study. (50s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• (First half) Education to make correct judgments on one's own and support from those around are necessary. I understood the difference between UC and Crohn's disease, the difference in therapeutic drugs depending on symptoms, and that steroids are used until remission induction, and I think I can connect this to future guidance. (Second half) I learned how to extract information and how to utilize it. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• (First half) I understood the pathology of inflammatory bowel disease and the points of caution for athletes. (Second half) It was good to be able to discuss with people from different professions. (20s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• (First half) Since IBD often develops in young people, learning about the selection of therapeutic drugs was helpful. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Dr. Takahiro Furukawa

• I learned about the basics of genetic tumors, gene panel testing, costs, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. I strongly felt the importance of genetic counseling from the previous session, and I intend to provide careful support after genetic tumor treatment, not just focusing on hope.

• The lecture "Pros and Cons of Gene Panel Testing from a Clinician's Perspective" was very interesting and engaging. I learned a lot as there were many things I didn't know.

Dr. Tetsuya Hamada

• I learned about the importance of basic research, points of focus, and how to approach information I had taken for granted as a pharmacist.

• I understood that genetic analysis and the selection of molecular targeted drugs are important in daily chemotherapy, but there were many things I heard for the first time regarding drug discovery research and its technology, which was very educational.

Dr. Koji Ishibashi

• It was meaningful to hear directly from a physician about how they perceive tracing reports. Regardless of whether I get a response, I want to focus on creating tracing reports that consistently provide high-quality information. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• I used to be hesitant about submitting tracing reports, but I now want to utilize them actively. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• It was very valuable to hear about the importance of tracing reports from both a physician's and a pharmacist's perspective at the same time. Thank you. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Ms. Mayumi Sakaguchi

• I hadn't had the opportunity to learn how pharmacies other than my own utilize tracing reports, so it was very educational. It also made me think about what kind of work pharmacists can do as members of the healthcare team, providing a good opportunity to reflect on my own work and consider what I should do moving forward. (30s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• I found it difficult to write tracing reports on a daily basis, but this workshop taught me the purpose and specific methods for writing them in an easy-to-understand way. I also learned from several case studies, so I definitely want to apply this in the future. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• The content was perfect for the current COVID-19 pandemic and was very educational. It was great that there were points I could apply to my pharmacy work. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• The content was very easy to understand. I was able to resolve several questions I had regarding infection control measures. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

• After attending the session on infection control in the emergency department from a pharmacist's perspective, I felt the need to review the COVID-19 infection control measures at my own facility. Moving forward, I want to establish an infection control system by collecting as much information as possible to prevent the introduction and spread of infection and to ensure early detection. (30s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• It was very helpful as I hadn't had the opportunity to hear from a genome information coordinator before. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

• I felt that pharmacists, in addition to physicians and nurses, need to be involved in the team approach to cancer genomic medicine. I believe that personalized cancer treatment based on genetic information will expand in the future, and cancer genomic medicine may be actively used not only for diagnosis and treatment but also for prevention. As the genetic information and therapeutic drugs necessary for patient treatment choices increase, I want to provide pharmaceutical support so that each patient can make the best medical choices. (30s, Hospital Pharmacist)