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CPD

Optimizing Treatment in HR-Positive Breast Cancer: A Case-Based Discussion

  • Authors: Joseph Gligorov, MD, PhD; Guy Jerusalem, MD, PhD; Miguel Martin, MD, PhD
  • CPD Released: 6/27/2017
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 6/27/2018, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This educational activity is intended for an international audience of non-US healthcare professionals, specifically hematologists and oncologists involved in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.

The goal of this activity is to improve physicians' understanding regarding the treatment and management of patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge regarding the:

  • Clinical data supporting the use of agents targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) in patients with advanced, HR-positive breast cancer

Have greater competence related to:

  • The selection of first- and second-line therapy based on patient, disease, and clinical factors
  • Optimal management strategies for treatment-emergent side effects associated with CDK4/6 inhibitors to optimize tolerability, quality of life, and patient compliance
  • The selection of first- and second-line therapy based on patient, disease, and clinical factors


Disclosures

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Moderator

  • Joseph Gligorov, MD, PhD

    Professor of Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology Department; Head of Breast Cancers Expert Center, APHP, Tenon Hospital, IUC-UPMC, Sorbonne University, Paris, France

    Disclosures

    Joseph Gligorov, MD, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Eisai Co., Ltd; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Roche
    Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Eisai Co., Ltd; Genomic Health; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Roche
    Received grants for clinical research from: Eisai Co., Ltd; Genomic Health; Roche

Faculty

  • Guy Jerusalem, MD, PhD

    Head, Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine; Director, Breast Clinic, Sart Tilman University Hospital; Professor of Medical Oncology, Liège University, Liège, Belgium

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Guy Jerusalem, MD, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Amgen Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Celgene Corporation; Lilly; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Puma Biotechnology; Roche
    Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Celgene Corporation; Lilly; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Roche
    Received grants for clinical research from: Amgen Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Roche

  • Miguel Martin, MD, PhD

    Professor of Medicine; Head, Medical Oncology Service, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Miguel Martin, MD, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: AstraZeneca; Eli Lilly and Company; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Roche
    Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: AstraZeneca; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Received grants for clinical research from: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Editor

  • Deborah Middleton, MS

    Scientific Director, WebMD Global, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Deborah Middleton, MS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Content Reviewer

  • Amy H. Seung, PharmD, BCOP

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Amy H. Seung, PharmD, BCOP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Accreditation Statements

    For Physicians

  • The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FPM) has reviewed and approved the content of this educational activity and allocated it 0.50 continuing professional development credits (CPD).

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CPD

Optimizing Treatment in HR-Positive Breast Cancer: A Case-Based Discussion

Authors: Joseph Gligorov, MD, PhD; Guy Jerusalem, MD, PhD; Miguel Martin, MD, PhDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CPD Released: 6/27/2017

Valid for credit through: 6/27/2018, 11:59 PM EST

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