New Frontiers in Decision Making: Immunotherapy in Advanced Non-Squamous NSCLC

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This activity is intended for hematology and oncology specialists, pulmonologists, and pathologists.


The goal of this activity is to provide a review of the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and guidance for effective and safe integration into clinical practice.

 

 

Approximate Time to Complete: 20 minutes

 

Credit Available: Dec. 6, 2016- Dec. 6, 2017

 

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Compare and contrast the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors with platinum doublet or targeted agent-containing regimens
  • Incorporate patient- and disease-specific factors in immunotherapy treatment selection in patients with advanced NSCLC
  • Identify strategies to avert and manage treatment-related adverse events in patients with advanced NSCLC