This educational program is directed toward gastroenterologists, internists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists and other allied healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors.
Neuroendocrine tumors, while uncommon, are increasing in frequency. Because of the many cell types from which they derive, these tumors present in diverse manifestations, from symptoms consistent with high-grade malignancy to very indolent tumors that manifest as endocrine disturbances due to the secretion of multiple hormones. It is common for the diagnosis to be delayed for years and the classic symptoms to be attributed to more common diagnoses. This results in progression of early stage disease to late stage incurable disease. Psychiatric manifestations may also be present. In the past decade, much has been learned about the treatment of these neoplasms. Increased knowledge of the contribution of surgery to palliation and longevity is now understood. New systemic agents have been developed with indications for long-term control of these cancers. It is important for healthcare practitioners caring for these patients to have an increased understanding of their presentation and treatment.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this online educational activity. For information on applicability
and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians should claim only those
credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the
activity online during the valid credit period that is noted on the title page. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.
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CME Released: 2/27/2017
Valid for credit through: 2/27/2018
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This CME activity is based on the slides and lectures presented by the faculty at the conference, How the Experts Treat Neuroendorcrine Tumors, on April 9, 2016, at the Argyros Auditorium, Duarte, California