Conference Presentation Details - Overview

Learning Objectives

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

• Outline differential diagnosis criteria relating to B-cell and T-cell lymphomas and the different subtypes of peripheral T-cell lymphomas
• Evaluate current treatment options for patients with B-cell and T-cell lymphomas based on patient and tumor characteristics and prior therapies
• Assess treatment optimization strategies with respect to duration of therapy and maintenance therapy in patients with follicular lymphoma
• Appraise current challenges in the use of transplantation strategies in terms of patient selection, depth of response achieved, and emerging novel agents

Overview and Purpose

The Oncology Consultations Live: Challenging Questions in Lymphomas satellite symposium seeks to address the practical management needs of practicing medical oncologists and hematologists in the context of available data for challenging lymphomas. This program format features a lively, interactive exchange among a panel of experts who will discuss the challenges and nuances of defining an optimal treatment plan for each featured lymphoma subtype within the framework of clinical case scenarios. Crucial decision points in the treatment of patients with lymphoma will be discussed, including differential diagnosis, choosing among various frontline options, maintenance therapy, and management of relapsed disease. The expert perspectives and recommendations will help participants to integrate current data into their clinical practice and provide the best possible patient care.

Target Audience

This educational program is directed toward medical oncologists and hematologists interested in the treatment of patients with lymphoid malignancies. Fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, researchers, and other health care professionals interested in the treatment of lymphoid malignancies are also invited to participate.