This presentation was selected by the Society of Surgical Oncology as an independent educational activity held in conjunction with SSO 2021. This presentation is not sponsored or endorsed by the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Friday, March 19, 2021
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM ET
Please note this virtual program is 3:45PM Eastern, 2:45PM Central, 1:45PM Mountain and 12:45PM Pacific.
Program Features
- Interactive, case-based learning
- Complimentary Personalized Online Poster Portal
- Whiteboard animations
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
Learning Objectives
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better 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
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.
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 live virtual activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live virtual activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with esophageal cancer.
Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
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 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
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DISCLAIMER
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