First Line Immunotherapies in Metastatic Melanoma: Pharmacist Focus on Optimizing Treatment Outcomes
This educational activity is sponsored by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE) and supported by an educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.
Registration & Dates for Activities
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
3:00-3:30 PM ET
FACULTY
Colleen McCabe, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist, Sarcoma/Melanoma
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Dr. McCabe has disclosed that she has served on an Advisory Board for Daiichi Sankyo.
The clinical reviewer, Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA has no relevant affiliations or financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose.
Susanne Batesko-Kwas, MSHF, BSN, RN, Robin Soboti, RPh, and Susan R. Grady, MSN, RN, as well as the planners, managers, and other individuals, not previously disclosed, who are in a position to control the content of Postgraduate Healthcare Education (PHE) continuing education (CE) activities hereby state that they have no relevant conflicts of interest and no financial relationships or relationships to products or devices during the past 12 months to disclose in relation to this activity. PHE is committed to providing participants with a quality learning experience and to improve clinical outcomes without promoting the financial interests of a proprietary business.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
PHARMACY
Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0430-0000-24-040-L01-P
Credits: 0.5 hour (0.05 ceu)
Type of Activity: Knowledge
Media: Internet
Fee Information: There is no fee. This is a free continuing education activity.
Estimated time to complete activity: 30 minutes
TARGET AUDIENCE
This accredited activity has been designed for oncology, managed care, and specialty pharmacists.
HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT
Participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) attend and participate in the live webinar; and 3) complete the evaluation form directly after the event with a maximum of within 60 days of attending the live session. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. Your credit will automatically uploaded to CPE Monitor.
GOAL
The goal of this PowerUp Live Q&A session is to provide learners the opportunity to ask the faculty questions about the use of immunotherapies in the management of metastatic melanoma.
For a more in-depth review of this topic, we recommend that you view the faculty’s CE monograph titled, First Line Immunotherapies in Metastatic Melanoma: Pharmacist Focus on Optimizing Treatment Outcomes available at https://www.powerpak.com/course/preamble/124904, (expires November 20, 2024)
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Review the efficacy, dosing, and safety of current and emerging immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens for metastatic melanoma in the 1L setting
- Discuss strategies to personalize treatment based on patient-specific factors and to monitor and manage side effects associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens for the treatment of 1L metastatic melanoma
REQUIRED COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Please ensure the computer system you plan to use meets the following minimum requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 98 or higher & Macintosh 2.2 or higher
- Internet Browser (Mac & Windows): Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Safari 5.0.6 or higher, Firefox 3.0.3 or higher, & Opera 5 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible
- Peripherals: Computer speakers or headphones
- Monitor Screen Resolution: 320 x 480 or higher
- Media Viewing Requirements: Adobe Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, Flash Player & HTML5
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC, or Bristol Myers Squibb. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions, and possible contraindications on dangers in use, (review of any applicable manufacturer's product information) and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of acceptance for publication. However, because information regarding drugs (their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions, etc.) is subject to constant change, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosages and potential problems and cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug. Special precautions should be taken when a drug is new, or highly toxic, or is unfamiliar to the dispenser or administrant. This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Neither the publisher nor sponsor promotes the use of any agent outside of approved labeling. Statements made in this monograph have not been evaluated by the FDA.
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