CCO Interactive Case Challenges

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Interactive Case Challenges

A 65-Year-Old Male With Stage IB Mycosis Fungoides

Faculty:
John A. Zic, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/21/06

Expiration Date: 07/20/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Along with John Zic, MD, investigate the diagnosis of mycosis fungoides and review the treatment options available in both treatment-naïve and previously treated patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the elements of a diagnosis of the major CTCL variant mycosis fungoides
Discuss the treatment modalities available for patients with mycosis fungoides, in both the first-line and relapsed/refractory settings
Review strategies for long-term treatment for patients with mycosis fungoides, including the management of treatment-emergent adverse events

Treatment of a 51-Year-Old Female Patient With Newly Diagnosed Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Faculty:
Andrew J. Lipman, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/09/06

Expiration Date: 08/08/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Along with Andrew J. Lipman, MD, participate in the management of a patient newly diagnosed with CTCL, including of the selection of proper staging techniques, the approach to patients with progressive disease, and the use of skin-directed or systemic treatments.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe proper staging techniques for patients newly diagnosed with CTCL
Discuss the skin-directed and systemic therapies available for the treatment of patients with CTCL
Review strategies for managing CTCL patients who progress or experienced therapy-related adverse events after treatment with skin-directed or systemic therapies

A 75-Year-Old Male With Early Sézary Syndrome

Faculty:
David J. Straus, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/06/06

Expiration Date: 09/05/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Along with David J. Straus, MD, review the diagnosis and treatment of an older patient with Sézary syndrome, including the use of combination therapy and the management of treatment-emergent adverse events.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe proper diagnostic and staging techniques for patients with Sézary syndrome
Discuss the available first- and second-line therapies for the treatment of patients with Sézary syndrome
Review the strategies for augmenting response and managing adverse events, including the use of combination therapy and pharmacologic intervention, during the course of treatment for Sézary syndrome

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