Table of Contents
- A Word From the Editor
- Introduction
- Major Issues in the Systemic Therapy of Patients with Locally Advanced NSCLC
- Concurrent versus Sequential Chemoradiation
- Optimal Chemotherapy: Low Dose versus High Dose—How Good is the Weekly Paclitaxel(Drug information on paclitaxel), Carboplatin(Drug information on carboplatin) Regimen?
- Induction Chemotherapy
- Consolidation Chemotherapy
- Molecularly Targeted Chemotherapy
- Conclusion
- References
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Activity Release Date: November 15, 2008
Activity Release Date: November 15, 2009
About the Activity
This activity is based on a brief article developed as part of the E-Update Series and posted on the Web. It was 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.
Activity Learning Objectives
After reading this article, participants should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate role of surgery in the metastatic setting:
• Role of tackling the unexplored mediastinum in patients who have undergone resection
• Role of surgery after chemoradiation in stage IIIA NSCLC
2. Apply into practice the role of radiation therapy post resection in the treatment of N2 NSCLC:
• PORT = Post-Operative Radiation Therapy
• STARBOARD = Sidestepping Trans-Thoracic Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Because One is Averse to Radiation Damage
3. Analyze the efficacy of molecular profiling for cytotoxics and targeted agents
4. Appraise the use of induction therapy versus adjuvant therapy
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the possible role consolidation versus observation after Initial Therapy
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 Continuing 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.
Continuing Education Credit
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ .
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
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 CMPMedica 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 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
Dr. Langer has received grant and research support from Bristol-Myers Squibb, ImClone, Pfizer, Lilly, Schering-Plough Research Institute, Sanofi-Aventis, Amgen, Cell Therapeutics Inc, OrthoBiotech, Celgene, Vertex, Genentech, OSI, AstraZeneca, Active Biotech, Medimmune (absorbed by AZ 2008); has served as scientific advisor for Bristol-Myers Squibb, ImClone, Sanofi-Aventis, Pfizer, Intrabiotics, GlaxoSmithKline, Pharmacyclics, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Genentech, Savient, Bayer, Onyx, Abraxis, and Abbott; and has served on the speaker's bureau for Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi-Aventis, Lilly, OrthoBiotech, Genentech, and OSI. Dr. Govindan served as a speaker for Lilly, Genentech, and AstraZeneca.
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