Clinical Care Options Oncology - Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Integrating Novel Agents Into Current Treatment Algorithms

Module

Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment

Faculty:

Naomi Galili, PhD
Azra Raza, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/03/09

Expiration Date: 11/02/10

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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Naomi Galili, PhD, and Azra Raza, MD, discuss recent advances in the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of MDS.

Learning Objectives

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

Describe the classification criteria for MDS
Review standard treatment approaches for patients with MDS
Summarize experimental treatment approaches for patients with MDS
Cite cytogenetic abnormalities associated with MDS

Abstract

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Interactive Tool

Treatment Recommendations for Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome

This interactive decision support tool is designed to determine optimal treatment recommendations for a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome based on treatment guidelines and expert faculty input.

Format: HTML

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CCO Treatment Updates

Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Integrating Novel Agents Into Current Treatment Algorithms