Conference Report

2008 International Symposium on Supportive Care in Cancer: Conference Report

Source: CCO Independent Conference Coverage of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology 2008 International Symposium*

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2008 International Symposium on Supportive Care in Cancer: Conference Report

Faculty:

Matti S. Aapro, MD
Eduardo Bruera, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 10/14/08

Expiration Date: 10/13/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

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

Explain the role of rash in the treatment of cancer with agents targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
Identify strategies to prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Discuss the role of inflammation in symptom complexes in cancer patients
Explain current changes in the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in the setting of cancer therapy

Topics covered include:

Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Targeted Therapy
Use of Casopitant for Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in Moderately and Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
Cytokine-Associated Proinflammatory Symptoms
Effect of Reduced Use of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents on Transfusion Resources
Alcoholism Screening in Patients With Advanced Cancer

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