Virtual Presentation

Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Multiple Myeloma

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

Advances in the Management of Bone Health in Multiple Myeloma

Faculty:

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.

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

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