Overview
Treatment Advances in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor With Shreyaskumar Patel, MD
The fact that gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare tumor type, with an estimated incidence of 3,300 to 6,000 new cases per year in the United States, can make it more challenging for oncologists and other members of the cancer care team to stay up to date on the latest therapeutic developments. Treatment for GIST has seen exciting progress this year, with two new FDA approvals for metastatic disease. This episode of Oncology Data Advisor features Dr. Shreyaskumar Patel, Robert R. Herring Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research and Center Medical Director of the Sarcoma Center at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, in a discussion that covers the changing treatment landscape, adverse events of concern with novel therapies, and advice for members of the cancer care team as they seek to optimize outcomes for patients with GIST.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Oncologists, oncology advanced practitioners, oncology nurses, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with GIST.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate emerging data on treatment selection for individual patients with GIST
- Apply strategies to manage adverse events related to novel GIST treatments
Note: The learning objectives listed above apply to nurse practitioners and registered nurses in addition to physicians.
FACULTY
Shreyaskumar Patel, MD
Robert R. Herring Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research and Director of the Sarcoma Center
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
REGISTRATION
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ONCC RECERTIFICATION
The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points.
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- Care Continuum
- Diagnosis and Staging
- Oncology Nursing Practice
- Professional Practice
- Psychosocial
- Roles of APN
- Survivorship
- Symptom Management
- Treatment
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Dr. Patel is a consultant for Daiichi Sankyo, Deciphera, Dova, and Epizyme. He also receives research support from Blueprint Medicines.
INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT
In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must:
- Listen to the podcast
- Take the posttest
- Download or print their Certificate of Credit
UNAPPROVED USE DISCLOSURE
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided at this CME/NCPD activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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