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Continuing Education Information

Physicians: Physicians' Education Resource is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

New Developments in Hematologic Malignancies

Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas
Dallas, TX
October 17, 2009

Conference Overview

Oncology CME-Certified Symposium

The New Developments in Hematologic Malignancies series will cover current issues in the treatment of hematologic malignancies in a practical manner, focusing on conveying the key findings from recent meetings that will most directly impact physician practice. The key messages will primarily be delivered in the form of didactic lectures. Interactive question-and-answer sessions and case-based discussions will provide the participants with an opportunity to interact with faculty and to gain insight into how to integrate the research results into their clinical practices.

This educational program is directed primarily toward medical oncologists and hematologists. Nurses, fellows, and pharmacists in the oncology field who are interested in the treatment of cancer may also attend.

At the conclusion of this symposium, you should be able to:

  • Discuss current treatment options for the management of hematologic malignancies.
  • Integrate new approaches to the management of hematologic malignancies
  • Evaluate recent clinical advances in the management of hematologic malignancies
  • Assess the safety and efficacy of emerging treatment strategies for hematologic malignancies
  • Summarize advances in supportive care for hematologic malignancies

Educational Grants

An educational grant for this activity was provided by:


  1. Cephalon Oncology