CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Program release date: November 15, 2008, I
About the Activity
This activity is based on review articles in the journal ONCOLOGY. It is developed from an identified educational need for information about practical management issues in the practice of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. This activity has been developed and approved under the direction of CME LLC.
If you haven't read this month's issue of ONCOLOGY or would like to review the articles online, click on the links below:
Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: 2008 Update
Hodgkin Lymphoma in Older Patients: An Uncommon Disease in Need of Study
Optimizing the Use of Aromatase Inhibitors
Multidisciplinary Management of Resectable Rectal Cancer New Developments and Controversies
Learning Objectives
• Discuss myelodysplastic syndrome in terms of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.
• Review steps to assessing and treating elderly patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, considering the benefits and risks of commonly used chemotherapeutic regimens.
• Understand various musculoskeletal symptoms associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors, reasons that that they develop, and options available to treat these adverse effects.
•Discuss the many vital issues surrounding effective multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer, including adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy and specialized treatment of particular patient populations.
Target Audience
This activity targets physicians in the fields of oncology and hematology.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Countinuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of CME LLC and The Oncology Group. CME LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The CME LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. If you achieve an 80% or higher on your online post-test, you will be able to complete the evaluation and print your CME certificate. If you have any difficulty accessing the post-test online, contact CME LLC (see contact information below) to have the forms sent to you.
Compliance Statement
This activity is an independent educational activity under the direction of CME LLC. The activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the ACCME, the Ethical Opinions/Guidelines of the AMA, the FDA, the OIG, and the PhRMA Code on Interactions With Healthcare Professionals, thus assuring the highest degree of independence, fair balance, scientific rigor, and objectivity.
However, CME LLC, the Grantor, and CMP Healthcare Media shall in no way be liable for the currency of information or for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the activity. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s), or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Activity participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.
The opinions and recommendations presented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the provider or producer.
Financial Disclosures
Authors' disclosures of potential conflicts of interest are found on the first page of each article.
Copyright
Copyrights owned by CME LLC. Copyright 2008, CME LLC. All rights reserved.
Post-Test and Evaluation
CME post-test and evaluation are available online at www.cancernetwork.com/cme.
Contact Information
We would like to hear your comments regarding this or other activities provided by CME LLC. Suggestions for future activities are also welcome. Contact us at: Address:
Director, Continuing Medical Education
CME LLC
Harborside Financial Center
Plaza 3, Suite 806
Jersey City, NJ 07311
Phone: 888-618-5781
Fax: 201-946-0700
e-mail: customer.service@CMELLC.com
