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CME / ABIM MOC

A Clinical Case Symposium: Targeted Therapies in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

  • Authors: Reshma Mahtani, DO (Moderator); Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD; Alexandra Zimmer, MD, MSc
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 12/9/2022
  • Valid for credit through: 12/9/2023
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    ABIM Diplomates - maximum of 1.25 ABIM MOC points

    You Are Eligible For

    • Letter of Completion
    • ABIM MOC points

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for oncologists, pathologists, OB/GYNs, radiologists, surgeons, and primary care providers (PCPs).

The goal of this activity is to help oncologists select the most appropriate treatment plan for individuals with various stages of HER2-positive breast cancer through a series of real-life patient cases.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • New and emerging clinical data on anti-HER2 therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Prescribing the most appropriate, evidence-based regimen for a patient with HER2-positive breast cancer
    • Using HER2 testing in the treatment planning of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer
    • Recommending strategies to manage potential treatment-related adverse events in patients receiving therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Make evidence- and guideline-based treatment decision for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer receiving HER2-directed therapies


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Moderator

  • Reshma Mahtani, DO

    Chief of Breast Medical Oncology
    Miami Cancer Institute
    Baptist Health South Florida
    Miami, Florida

    Disclosures

    Reshma Mahtani, DO, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Agendia; Amgen; AstraZeneca; BioTheranostics, Daiichi Sankyo; Eisai; Genentech; Gilead; Lilly; Merck & Co.; Novartis; Pfizer; Puma Biotechnology; Sanofi; Seagen Inc.
    Research funding from: Agendia; AstraZeneca; Genentech; Veru

Faculty

  • Ian Krop, MD, PhD

    Associate Cancer Center Director, Clinical Research
    Director, Clinical Trials Office
    Yale Cancer Center
    New Haven, Connecticut

    Disclosures

    Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AstraZeneca; Bristol Myers Squibb; Daiichi Sankyo; Genentech/Roche; MacroGenics; Taiho Oncology; Seagen Inc.
    Research funding from: MacroGenics; Pfizer

  • Alexandra Zimmer, MD, MSc

    Associate Professor
    Breast Cancer Program Director
    Hematology and Oncology Division
    Oregon Health and Science University
    Portland, Oregon

    Disclosures

    Alexandra Zimmer, MD, MSc, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editor

  • Lisa Cockrell, PhD

    Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Lisa Cockrell, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, 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

A Clinical Case Symposium: Targeted Therapies in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Authors: Reshma Mahtani, DO (Moderator); Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD; Alexandra Zimmer, MD, MScFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 12/9/2022

Valid for credit through: 12/9/2023

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Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is to help oncologists select the most appropriate treatment plan for individuals with various stages of HER2-positive breast cancer through a series of real-life patient cases.

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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