Understanding BCC Pathogenesis: Treatment Advancements and Challenges

 

 

Release Date: October 1, 2013

Last Review: July 15, 2013

Expiration Date: September 30, 2014

Estimated Time to Complete This CME Activity: 0.75 hour
Media/Method of Participation: Journal article, web based posttest and evaluation
Hardware/Software Requirements: Any web browser

*This activity expired for credit on September 30, 2014 and is no longer available for credit

This activity is sponsored by Global Education Group.

Paradigm Medical Communications is the educational partner.

 

The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, medical oncologists, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with basal cell carcinoma.

 

Most cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are cured by surgery, but recurrent or disseminated disease does occur. Nonsurgical options are appropriate for patients with metastatic BCC and those with locally advanced disease considered inoperable or inappropriate for surgery. Recent exploration has begun to elucidate the pathogenesis of BCC, and clinical studies have assessed differences in subtypes and disease course, promoting investigation into a variety of novel nonsurgical therapies. This activity is designed to provide dermatologists and medical oncologists with information that will allow them to integrate new and emerging nonsurgical agents into daily practice, including how therapies impact cellular pathways leading to basal cell mutagenesis, which patients are most likely to benefit from therapy, and the associated benefits and risks. Collaboration between these two groups in multidisciplinary tumor boards is key to improving diagnosis and outcomes in BCC.

 

·      Describe the mechanism of action of new agents for BCC.
 

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Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

To receive a CME certificate of participation, participants must:

·      Read the entire publication, including the Continuing Medical Education Information.

·      Register or log in at www.paradigmmc.com/bccpub1.

·      Complete and submit the online posttest and evaluation. You must answer 66% of the posttest questions correctly to earn credit. You will have unlimited opportunities to successfully complete the activity.

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech. 

 

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