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Harnessing the power of precision medicine for the treatment of colorectal cancer
Learning Objectives
After watching this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Recognize the importance of biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions in CRC
- Evaluate the latest data for current and emerging therapies for the treatment of CRC
- Apply strategies to address practical challenges in biomarker-targeted treatment of CRC
Overview
In this activity, two experts in gastrointestinal oncology respond to questions from the oncology community on the role of biomarker-targeted therapies in personalizing treatment decisions in CRC. In Module 1, they explore biomarker-led patient identification, current treatment options and considerations for anti-EGFR rechallenge. In Module 2, they discuss the role of biomarkers in treatment sequencing and associated practical challenges, alongside emerging indications of interest.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
Target Audience
Oncologists, including gastrointestinal oncologists, and pathologists involved in the management of patients with CRC.
Disclosures
USF Health adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to influence content have disclosed to USF Health any financial relationship with an ineligible organization. USF Health has reviewed and mitigated all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the activity. The relevant relationships are listed below. All individuals not listed have no relevant financial relationships.
Faculty
Dr Juan Manuel O’Connor discloses: Advisory board or panel fees from BMS, Merck, MSD and Pfizer. Consultancy fees from BMS, Merck and Pfizer. Speaker’s bureau fees from BMS and Pfizer.
Prof. Dr. Francesco Sclafani discloses: Advisory board or panel fees from Bayer, BMS and Nordic Pharma (all relationships terminated). Grants/research support from Bayer and Roche. Speakers’ bureau fees from Amgen, Merck, Roche and Servier (all relationships terminated).
Content Reviewer
Alicia Canalejo, APRN has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Touch Medical Contributor
Sola Neunie has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
USF Health Office of Continuing Professional Development and touchIME staff have no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must review the content and complete the post-test and evaluation form. Statements of credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
If you have questions regarding credit please contact cpdsupport@usf.edu.
Accreditations
Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through a joint providership of USF Health and touchIME. USF Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
USF Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) – European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the American Medical Association (AMA). European physicians interested in converting AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM into European CME credit (ECMEC) should contact the UEMS (www.uems.eu).
Advanced Practice Providers
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
The AANPCP accepts certificates of participation for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM by ACCME-accredited providers. APRNs who participate will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Date of original release: 23 May 2024. Date credits expire: 23 May 2025.
If you have any questions regarding credit please contact cpdsupport@usf.edu.
To obtain the CE/CME credit(s) from this activity, please complete this post-activity test.
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