Treatment Algorithms in Melanoma: Evaluating Where We Are and Where We Are Headed

Treatment Algorithms in Melanoma: Evaluating Where We Are and Where We Are HeadedIn this activity, an interprofessional panel of experts discusses the roles of immunotherapies and biomarkers in the treatment of melanoma. The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' awareness of current and emerging treatment approaches used in the management of patients with melanoma.

 

 

This activity is intended for oncologists, dermatologists, emergency medicine specialists, nurses, and pharmacists.

 

 

 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Emerging clinical trial data, including combination therapies (eg, tyrosine kinase inhibitors [TKIs] + immune checkpoint inhibitors [ICIs] and novel immunomodulating agents)
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Identifying appropriate treatment based on patients' disease factors, setting, and prior treatment history
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Coordinate with the interprofessional team to optimize care in patients with melanoma

 

Approximate Time to Complete: 45 minutes

 

Credit Available: March 12, 2021 - March 12, 2022

 

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

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Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

 

 

 

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"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma: version 2.0" (Published May 30, 2018)

 

View Guidelines Here.

View On-Demand Webinar Here.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (MD/DO)
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 0.75
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and ABIM Maintenance of Certification
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ / ABIM Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Credit: 0.75
American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
Contact Hour: 0.75
Designated for 0.75 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
CEU: 0.75