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How to Integrate Novel Treatment Classes for R/R Myeloma Into Clinical Practice: Information on BCMA-Targeted Therapies

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In this podcast episode, Donna Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC, highlights the key data and nursing considerations for integrating BCMA-targeted agents into the treatment plan for R/R MM, with a focus on belantamab mafodotin and idecabtagene vicleucel.

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Nurses: 0.25 Nursing contact hour

Released: July 19, 2021

Expiration: July 18, 2022

No longer available for credit.

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Faculty

Donna Catamero

Donna Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC

Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC
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Supporters

Supported by educational grants from

Bristol Myers Squibb

Oncopeptides

Sanofi Genzyme Corp

Target Audience

This activity is intended for nurses and physician assistants specializing in hematology/oncology involved in the care of patients with multiple myeloma.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Discuss with patients the available data and rationale for using monoclonal antibodies and antibody–drug conjugates as well as new-generation immunomodulatory agents and proteasome inhibitors for individual patients with MM
  • Provide patient-focused education on the available clinical data and new therapeutic options for the individualized treatment of MM
  • Develop a proactive management plan for adverse events associated with recently approved agents and novel combinations used to treat MM

Disclosure

Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial conflicts of interest (COI) they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant COI are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this educational activity:

Faculty Disclosure

Primary Author

Donna Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC

Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York

Donna Catamero, APN-BC, OCN, CCRC, has disclosed that she has received fees for non-CME/CE services from GlaxoSmithKline and Oncopeptides and has received consulting fees, has ownership interest in, and has previously received salary from Celgene/Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Staff Disclosure

Staff

Mark Christiansen, PhD, PA-C

Mark Christiansen, PA-C, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Tanja Link, PhD

Editorial Contributor

Tanja Link, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Krista Marcello,

Associate Managing Editor

Krista Marcello has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Kevin Obholz, PhD

Editorial Director, Hematology/Oncology

Kevin Obholz, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Shara Pantry, PhD

Associate Scientific Director

Shara Pantry, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Timothy A. Quill, PhD

Senior Managing Editor

Timothy A. Quill, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Kristen Rosenthal, PhD

Clinical Editor

Kristen Rosenthal, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

June Wasserstrom,

Director, CME Program Development

June Wasserstrom has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Instructions for Credit

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing Continuing Education

Credit Designation

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.25 contact hours.

Credit Designation

Clinical Care Options, LLC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 18, 2022. PAs should only claim commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Additional Information

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 0.25 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from July 19, 2021, through July 18, 2022:

1. Register online at http://www.clinicaloptions.com.
2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
3. Study the educational activity online or printed out.
4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 100% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the posttest confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "CME/CE Manager" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Program Medium

This program has been made available online.


Goal


The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge, confidence, and competence of nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimally care for patients with multiple myeloma.