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CME Activity
Focus Under Forty: Melanoma in Adolescents and Young Adults
Faculty
Lynn Schuchter, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Jamie Von Roenn, MD
Northwestern University
Martin Weinstock, MD
Brown University
Providence, RI
Accredited by
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Section 1
• Understand the factors related to increased incidence of melanoma among the adolescent and young adult population.
• Apply knowledge of the ABCD signs of melanoma presentation to diagnosing patients in clinical practice
• Enhance awareness of the management options for primary and early-stage melanoma
Section 2
• Identify distinct genetic alterations in melanoma and apply knowledge to evaluating treatment options for patients
• Assess the benefits and side-effects of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy for treatment of late-stage melanoma.
• Enhance awareness of the role of palliative care during the treatment of late-stage melanoma.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.5 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Dec-14 |
| Expiration Date: | 2014-Dec-14 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1.5 hours |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | Free |
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