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CCO Treatment Updates

Advances in the Management of Bone Health and Skeletal Complications in Cancer

Interactive Virtual Presentations

Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Multiple Myeloma

Faculty:

James Berenson, MD
  • James Berenson, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: June 15, 2009

Expiration Date: June 14, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Virtual Presentation

James Berenson, MD, presents cases to illustrate key concepts of bone health in cancer patients, particularly those with multiple myeloma.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Explain the significance of bone disease in cancer in general and in multiple myeloma in particular
  • Discuss the risks and benefits of intravenous bisphosphonates for the treatment of bone lesions in multiple myeloma
  • Describe the rationale for targeting RANK/RANKL to treat bone loss in cancer

Slideset: Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Multiple Myeloma

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Review the incidence, pathophysiology, and current management of bone complications in multiple myeloma patients. In addition emerging targeted therapies and their modes of action are discussed.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 2.29 MB | Date posted: 6/12/2009


Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Prostate Cancer

Faculty:

Matthew R. Smith, MD, PhD
  • Matthew R. Smith, MD, PhD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: July 17, 2009

Expiration Date: July 16, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Virtual Presentation

Matthew R. Smith, MD, PhD, reviews the current standard of care and emerging treatment options for prostate cancer patients at risk for bone disease.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Evaluate appropriate therapeutic intervention strategies for managing the effects of cancer and cancer treatment on bone health in prostate cancer patients
  • Cite recent clinical trial data on bisphosphonate use to mitigate bone disease of malignancy in prostate cancer patients
  • Discuss clinical trial data providing preliminary evidence for RANK ligand as an effective target for inhibiting osteoclast activity and bone destruction
  • Illustrate the effects of androgen deprivation therapy on bone health in the setting of prostate cancer

Slideset: Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Prostate Cancer

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Review the current standard of care and examine emerging treatment options for prostate cancer patients at risk of bone disease.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 2.50 MB | Date posted: 7/17/2009


Bone Health and Skeletal Complications in Breast Cancer

Faculty:

Robert E. Coleman, MD, FRCP
  • Robert E. Coleman, MD, FRCP

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: August 21, 2009

Expiration Date: August 20, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.7 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Virtual Presentation

Robert E. Coleman, MD, FRCP, reviews the current standards of care and emerging treatment options for breast cancer patients at risk for bone disease.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Explain the epidemiology, clinical features, and pathophysiology of bone complications in breast cancer patients
  • Cite recent clinical trial data on bisphosphonate use to mitigate bone loss and reduce the incidence of skeletal-related events in breast cancer patients
  • Discuss clinical trial data providing preliminary evidence for RANK ligand as an effective target for inhibiting osteoclast activity and bone destruction

Slideset: Bone Health and Skeletal Complications in Breast Cancer

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Review the current standard of care and examine emerging treatment options for breast cancer patients at risk of skeletal complications and bone metastasis.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 3.83 MB | Date posted: 8/21/2009


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