FACULTY
Tanguy Seiwert, MD
Director, Head and Neck Oncology Disease Group
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based activity will cover treatment options and management of patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of oncologists, oncology nurses, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe the dysregulation of the immune system that supports the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN)
- Review the mechanisms of action of immuno-oncology therapies in patients with recurrent and metastatic SCCHN
- Discuss clinical trial-derived efficacy and safety data for immuno-oncology agents for use in patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN
- Explain how to recognize and manage checkpoint inhibitor-associated immune-related adverse events in patients with SCCHN
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity is planned and produced in accordance with ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent for their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour(s)
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Seiwert has received honoraria from Astra Zeneca, BMS, Merck, Bayer, Innate, Adureo, and Nanobiotix.
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 independently peer reviewed.
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:
Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Melissa A Johnson, Sr. Program Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Cindy Lampner, Scientific and Medical Services of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
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 online activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the enduring activity.
3. Submit the evaluation form.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science-based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2019
EXPIRATION DATE: May 28, 2020

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