Conference Presentation Details - Overview
Intralesional Therapy for Melanoma: Two Steps Forward and One Step Back?
Release Date: March 24, 2009|
Expiration Date: March 24, 2010
Mar 13, 2009, New York, NY
Lecture Overview
Currently, there is no accepted standard therapy for patients with advanced locoregional melanoma who are facing a poor prognosis and the possibility of developing large and painful lesions. The Intralesional Therapy for Melanoma: Two Steps Forward and One Step Back? symposium will focus on intralesional therapy as a strategy for both local and potentially systemic control of melanoma. A variety of agents that are being developed to address this continuing medical need, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy options, will be discussed. Clinical trials investigating novel intralesional therapy for melanoma that are currently recruiting patients will also be presented.
This educational program is directed toward medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and dermatologists involved in basic science research, clinical research, and clinical practice. Fellows, oncology nurses, oncology physician assistants, and pharmacists who are interested in the treatment of melanoma are also invited to participate.
Upon completion of this educational activity, you should be able to:
- Discuss the role of intratumoral therapy in the treatment of locoregional melanoma
- Assess investigational agents for advanced locoregional disease, including chemotherapy and various immunotherapy options
- Identify appropriate patients to refer to currently accruing trials investigating intratumoral therapy for melanoma
Instructions for Participation
- Read the following information before beginning the educational activity.
- Complete the Pretest.
- View and study all Flash video presentations.
- Complete the Posttest.
- Answer the evaluation questions.
- After completion of the Pretest and successful completion of the Posttest and evaluation, you will receive your certificate online.
You will be permitted 2 attempts to successfully complete the Posttest.
Accreditation and Credit Designation
Physicians: Physicians’ Education Resource is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians’ Education Resource designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
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