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CME / ABIM MOC

An Algorithmic Approach to Immunotherapy-Based Treatment in Hepatobiliary Carcinomas 

  • Authors: Amit Singal, MD, MS; Rachna Shroff, MD, MS; Mark Yarchoan, MD 
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/28/2022
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 11/28/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, oncologists, primary care physicians, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients at risk of or diagnosed with hepatobiliary cancers.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to increase their knowledge and confidence regarding managing patients with hepatobiliary carcinoma with immunotherapy-based treatments.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Epidemiological patterns of hepatobiliary carcinomas
    • Identification and management of patients who are at risk of developing hepatobiliary carcinoma
    • Immunotherapy-based treatment approaches for patients with hepatobiliary carcinomas in the frontline setting 
    • Role of the multispecialty team in the management of patients with hepatobiliary carcinomas 
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Effectively communicate among specialties regarding the care of patients with hepatobiliary carcinoma


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Faculty

  • Amit Singal, MD, MS

    Willis C. Maddrey Distinguished Chair in Liver Disease
    Professor of Medicine and Chief of Hepatology
    Medical Director, Liver Tumor Program
    UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas

    Disclosures

    Amit Singal, MD, MS, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Bayer; Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Eisai, Inc.; Exact Sciences Corporation; Exelixis, Inc.; FujiFilm Medical Sciences; Genentech; Glycotest; GRAIL; Roche
    Research funding from: Exact Sciences Corporation; Gilead; Glycotest

  • Rachna Shroff, MD, MS

    Associate Professor of Medicine
    University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC)
    University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (UA-COM)
    Interim Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
    Chief, Section of GI Medical Oncology
    Associate Director of Clinical Investigations, UACC
    Associate Dean, Clinical and Translational Research, UA-COM
    Tucson, Arizona

    Disclosures

    Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Boehringer Ingelheim; CAMI; Clovis; Genentech; Incyte; Merck; QED Therapeutics; Servier, Inc.; Taiho; Zymeworks Biopharmaceuticals
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Servier
    Research funding from: Bayer; Bristol Myers Squibb; Exelixis, Inc.; IMV Inc.; Loxo Oncology; Novocure; NuCana; Pieris; QED Therapeutics; Rafael Pharmaceuticals; Seagen, Inc.; Taiho

  • Mark Yarchoan, MD

    Associate Professor
    Division of GI Malignancies
    Medical Oncology Director
    Liver Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, Maryland

    Disclosures

    Participation by Dr Yarchoan does not constitute or imply endorsement by the Johns Hopkins University or the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.

    Mark Yarchoan, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Eisai, Inc.; Exelixis, Inc.; Geneos; Genentech; Hepion; Replimune
    Research funding from: Bristol Myers Squibb; Incyte

Editor

  • John Churchwell, PhD

    Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC 

    Disclosures

    John Churchwell, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Employed by an ineligible company: Medtronic (former)

Compliance Reviewer

  • Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC

An Algorithmic Approach to Immunotherapy-Based Treatment in Hepatobiliary Carcinomas 

Authors: Amit Singal, MD, MS; Rachna Shroff, MD, MS; Mark Yarchoan, MD Faculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/28/2022

Valid for credit through: 11/28/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to increase their knowledge and confidence regarding managing patients with hepatobiliary carcinoma with immunotherapy-based treatments. 

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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