Preventing Recurrence and Improving Outcomes for Your Patients Following Resection of Stage IIB/C Melanoma: The Role of Adjuvant Immunotherapy

PROGRAM CHAIR & FACULTY PRESENTER

Jason J. Luke, MD, FACP
Associate Director for Clinical Research
Director, Immunotherapy and Drug Development Center
Associate Professor of Medicine
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Aimed toward U.S. community-based oncology care providers who serve patients with melanoma, this educational program will inform on the emerging role of adjuvant immunotherapy in patients who have undergone surgical resection for Stage IIB/C melanoma, and help practitioners integrate these treatment options in their patient care plan. This TeleECHO series will also provide guidance on identifying and mitigating immune-related adverse events in patients with early-stage melanoma receiving immunotherapy.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for U.S.-based community practicing medical oncologists, surgeons, dermatologists, and other allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with melanoma.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

• Interpret data from studies evaluating the use of adjuvant immunotherapy following resection of stage IIB/C melanoma
• Facilitate the inclusion of adjuvant immunotherapy following resection of stage IIB/C melanoma as part of individualized patient management plans
• Prepare strategies for detecting and mitigating the irAEs associated with immunotherapies used for the treatment of patients with early-stage melanoma
• Support multidisciplinary team approaches to the management of patients with early-stage melanoma

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

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DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity

The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this 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.
• Dominique Barton, B.S. BSN, has nothing to disclose.
• A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
• Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD, 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.
• Jessica McMullen, MPH, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Laura Aibara, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE 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 CE credit for this activity.

In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.

Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE 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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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

RELEASED DATE: April 12, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: April 12, 2025

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