Bridging the Gap in Understanding Immuno-Oncologic Treatments
This live 75-minute webinar, with interactive Q&A and patient-clinician video case studies, will review the basics of immuno-oncology including the role of the immune system, mechanism of action and pathways of immunotherapy, and compare and contrast conventional and immuno-oncologic cancer treatments. The short patient vignettes will consist of a clinician interacting with a patient receiving immunotherapy to treat melanoma. The vignettes and ensuing didactic lecture will incorporate the science of immuno-oncology into practice.
Target Audience
This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of medical oncologists, community oncologists, oncology fellows, oncology nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals who care for patients with cancer.
Learning Objectives
Following this activity, participants should be able to:
- Provide an overview of the role of the human immune system in cancer
- Outline the underlying principles of immunotherapy and mechanisms of action of immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer
- Summarize evidence of efficacy of immunotherapy in cancer, especially in melanoma
- Describe the unique response pattern and toxicity profile of immunotherapy and required surveillance and monitoring
Anthony J. Olszanski, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Matthew Zibelman, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Nursing and pharmacy (ACPE) credits are provided as well. View complete accreditation details
Available Credit
- 1.25 Participation
- 1.25 Nurse
- 1.25 Pharmacist
- 1.25 Physician
Price
Required Hardware/software
To complete this activity, users will need:
- A device with an Internet connection and sound playback capability
- Adobe Reader or other PDF reader software for certificate viewing/printing