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Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Vignettes: Can You Manage These Patients Effectively?

  • Authors: Jonathan Strosberg, MD
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 6/27/2022
  • Valid for credit through: 6/27/2023
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    ABIM Diplomates - maximum of 1.00 ABIM MOC points

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    • ABIM MOC points

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for oncologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, endocrinologists, radiologists, and other healthcare providers on the multidisciplinary care team.

The goal of this activity is to help learners as members of the multidisciplinary team more effectively diagnose and manage patients with GEP-NETs.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Clinical trial data evaluating treatment options for patients with GEP-NETs
    • Characteristics that guide treatment selection for patients with GEP-NETs
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Creating a personalized care plan for patients with GEP-NETs
    • Mitigating treatment-related adverse events in patients receiving therapy for GEP-NETs
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Work as members of the multidisciplinary care team to optimize the care of patients with GEP-NETs


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  • Jonathan Strosberg, MD

    Section Head, Neuroendocrine Oncology
    Moffitt Cancer Center
    Tampa, Florida, United States

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    Jonathan Strosberg, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Tersera
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Ipsen
    Research funding from: ITM; Merck; Novartis

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CME / ABIM MOC

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Vignettes: Can You Manage These Patients Effectively?

Authors: Jonathan Strosberg, MDFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 6/27/2022

Valid for credit through: 6/27/2023

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