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Module

New Options for the Treatment of Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Source: Evolving Treatment Options and Future Directions in Mantle Cell Lymphoma

New Options for the Treatment of Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma


Faculty:

Steven H. Bernstein, MD
  • Steven H. Bernstein, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/05/09

Expiration Date: 05/04/10


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Apply proteasome inhibitors in the clinical management of patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma
  • Contrast stem cell transplantation strategies in the treatment of relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma
  • Discuss current data on second-line treatment strategies for patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma
  • Interpret results of clinical trials that evaluate the use of investigational agents for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Single-Agent Bortezomib in the Treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Bendamustine in the Treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Immunomodulation With Thalidomide and Lenalidomide in Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • mTOR Inhibition With Temsirolimus
  • Other Treatment Approaches for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Conclusion

Abstract


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