FACULTY
Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD Associate Attending Physician Associate Professor, WCMC Chief, Gastrointestinal Oncology Service Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY |
Daniela Molena, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Director of Esophageal Surgery Thoracic Surgery Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based activity will explore the role of surgical oncologists in the management of esophageal cancer, review emerging clinical trial data on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors as adjuvant therapy, and examine strategies to appropriately sequence therapies using patient-specific factors.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is specifically designed for US-based surgical oncologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with esophageal cancer.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe the role of surgical oncologists in esophageal cancer (EC) screening and surveillance
- Review data from clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for the treatment of patients with advanced EC across lines of therapy
- Discuss clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of ICIs used as adjuvant treatment for malignancies including EC
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 was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy / CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with Esophageal Cancer.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION
This program has received prior approval with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for dietitians and RDs.
*Dietitians may also submit feedback on the activity to [email protected].
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 an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Janjigian is a consultant for BMS, Merck Serono, Rgenix, Eli Lilly, and Daiichi Sankyo. She conducts research for Rgenix, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, Genentech/Roche, BMS, Eli Lilly, and Merck. Dr. Janjigian also collects royalties from Pfizer, Bayer, Imugene, Merck, Zymeworks, Basilea Pharamceutica, AstraZeneca and owns stock in Rgenix.
Dr. Molena is a consultant for Intuitive, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Urogen, and AstraZeneca.
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.
Staff, Planners, and Managers
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, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Diana Tommasi, PharmD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lisa Crenshaw, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Brianna Hanson, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Morgan Kravarik, Program Coordinator for 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 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 activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.
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.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected].
RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: April 2, 2022
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