A Virtual Reality View: Clinical Application of Novel Targeted Agents in Metastatic, Hormone-Receptor Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer
FACULTY
Maura N. Dickler, MD
Associate Attending, Breast Medicine Service
Section Head, Endocrine Therapy Research Program
Department of Medicine
Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This live activity is focused on the care of patients with breast cancer.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for medical oncologists, surgeons, oncology nurses, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Describe the genetic alterations in cellular pathways that control cell cycle transition in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- Review the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the CDK 4/6 inhibitors in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- Discuss the CDK 4/6 inhibitor clinical trial data for patients with HR+, HER-2 negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer
- Explain the monitoring and practical side effect management strategies for CDK 4/6 inhibitors
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with breast cancer.
Credits: 2.5 ANCC Contact Hours
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 2.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Dickler is a consultant for Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Novartis, GI Therapeutics, Roche/Genentech, Celldex Therapeutics, TapImmune, and Hengrui Therapeutics. She has conducted research for Roche/Genentech, Eli Lilly, Sanofi Aventis, and Novartis.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
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During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this live activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the live activity.
3. Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certification via email within 30 days.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at info@medlearninggroup.com.
RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2018
EXPIRATION DATE: March 27, 2019
Participation Statement
This educational activity provides training necessary for licensed attendees to maintain state licensing requirements. The tuition for this educational activity is subsidized in part by unrestricted educational grants, including for those attendees who have successfully completed the state licensing requirements for their respective fields. This subsidy is reflected in the registration fees for this activity.
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