The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) supports hematology/oncology pharmacy professionals and promotes the role of the pharmacist in collaborative cancer care. Founded in 2004, HOPA provides crucial education, networking, and advancement opportunities frequently sought by pharmacists, residents, students, and technicians who specialize in hematology/oncology pharmacy. HOPA’s vision is to ensure that all individuals affected by cancer have a hematology/oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team.
Enhancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Expanding CDK4/6 Inhibitor Use in the Early-Stage Setting
April 15th 2024Danielle Roman, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the efficacy and safety outcomes of CDK4/6 inhibitors in early-stage breast cancer, as well as key considerations for CDK4/6 inhibitors in this indication.
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HOPA President Addresses, Acknowledges the Achievements of PGY2 Pharmacy Residents This Year
August 10th 2022Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, current president of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), explains how HOPA can help prepare PGY2 pharmacy residents to obtain and maintain their BCOP certification.
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HOPA’s Patient Advisory Panel Helps Patients Advocate for a Pharmacist on Every Cancer Care Team
May 26th 2022Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP, a member of the Patient Advisory Panel at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), explains how her experience as a patient with cancer and an oncology pharmacy specialist informs her work on HOPA’s Patient Advisory Panel.
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Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses how oncology pharmacists with experience as a caregiver can utilize those skills while still honoring the boundaries of both themselves and their patients.
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The Unique Struggles of Being Both an Oncology Pharmacist, Caregiver for a Loved One With Cancer
April 15th 2022Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses some of the unique struggles that come from being an oncology pharmacist and a caregiver.
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