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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Early Disease Considerations in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

  • Authors: Sara A. Hurvitz, MD; Jonathan W. Malara, PharmD, BCOP; Jennifer Litton, MD; Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP; Denise Yardley, MD
  • CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 12/1/2022
  • Valid for credit through: 12/1/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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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

    Nurses - 1.00 ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.5 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology)

    Pharmacists - 1.00 Knowledge-based ACPE (0.100 CEUs)

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    • Letter of Completion
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), pharmacists, and nurses.

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to understand the spectrum of breast cancer treatment and provide strategies that can help translate data updates to improvements in patient care.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Clinical data associated with the impact of ctDNA in early-stage triple negative breast cancer
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Selecting the appropriate systemic therapy for patients with early-stage triple negative breast cancer
    • Mitigating adverse events that present for patients receiving therapy for early-stage triple negative breast cancer 
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Incorporate the latest advances in management into early-stage triple negative breast cancer care


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Faculty

  • Sara A. Hurvitz, MD

    Professor​
    Director, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Program​
    David Geffen School of Medicine​
    University of California Los Angeles​
    Medical Director​
    Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Research Unit​
    Los Angeles, California

    Disclosures

    Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Contracted researcher for: Ambrx; Amgen; Arvinas; AstraZeneca; Bayer; Cytomx; Daiichi Sankyo; Dignitana; Genentech; Gilead; GlaxoSmithKline; Immunomedica; Lilly; Macrogenics; Novartis; Pfizer; OBI Pharma; Orinove; Phoenix Molecular Designs, Ltd.; Pieris; PUMA Biotechnology; Radius; Roche; Sanofi; Seagen, Inc.; Zymeworks

  • Jonathan W. Malara, PharmD, BCOP

    Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
    Breast Medical Oncology
    The University of Texas
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosures

    Jonathan W. Malara, PharmD, BCOP, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Jennifer Litton, MD

    Professor
    Vice President Clinical Research
    Department of Breast Medical Oncology
    The University of Texas
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosures

    Jennifer Litton, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AstraZeneca; Ayala; Medivation; Pfizer
    Research funding from: AstraZeneca; EMD Serono; Genentech (former); GlaxoSmithKline (former); Medimmune (former); Merck; Novartis (former); Pfizer; Zenith

  • Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP

    Professor of Medicine
    Director of Breast Medical Oncology
    Weill Cornell Medicine
    New York, New York

    Disclosures

    Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Celcuity; Ellipses; Lilly; Menarini; Olaris
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Foundation Medicine; Guardant; Pfizer
    Research funding from: Lilly; Pfizer

  • Denise Yardley, MD

    Sarah Cannon Senior Investigator
    Breast Cancer Research Program
    Principal Investigator
    Nashville, Tennessee

    Disclosures

    Denise Yardley, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editor

  • John Churchwell, PhD

    Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    John Churchwell, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Formerly employed by an ineligible company: Medtronic (ended 2021)

Compliance Reviewer/Nurse Planner

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Early Disease Considerations in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Authors: Sara A. Hurvitz, MD; Jonathan W. Malara, PharmD, BCOP; Jennifer Litton, MD; Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP; Denise Yardley, MDFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 12/1/2022

Valid for credit through: 12/1/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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Contents of This CME Activity

All sections of this activity are required for credit.

Updates on Systemic Therapy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Therapies​

Increase your clinical acumen for systemic therapies and toxicity management in triple negative breast cancer.
Jennifer Litton, MD; Jonathan W. Malara, PharmD, BCOP

Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) and Minimal Residual Disease in Triple Negative Breast Cancer​

Hear the latest about ctDNA and molecular progression vs clinical progression in triple negative breast cancer.
Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP; Denise Yardley, MD
 

Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to understand the spectrum of breast cancer treatment and provide strategies that can help translate data updates to improvements in patient care.

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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