Sepsis Alliance Connect: Knowledge is Power: Sepsis Awareness for Cancer Patients and Families

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 1 PM ET/10 AM PT

Description: 

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that can affect anyone, but cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or stem cell transplants, are at increased risk of sepsis due to weakened immune systems and frequent hospital visits. 

Join us for this free, virtual session designed to help cancer patients and their loved ones better understand the following topics: 

• What sepsis is and how it develops 

• Why cancer and its treatments increase sepsis risk 

• Early signs and symptoms to watch for 

• When and how to seek urgent medical care 

• Strategies to reduce infection risk during treatment 

Speaker: 

Cara Fleming, AGPCNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Symptomatic Care Clinic, MSK – Bergen

Membership to Sepsis Alliance Connect is required to access live virtual sessions like this one. Registration is FREE and can take up to 48 hours to process. Learn more and start your registration today by visiting SepsisConnect.org.