National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Educational Events & Programs

NCCN 15^th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care™

Educational Objectives

Following this program, participants should be able to:

• Integrate the updates to NCCN Guidelines for acute myeloid leukemia, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, non-small cell lung cancer, occult primary, and prostate cancer into professional practice
• Discuss decision-making regarding chemotherapy in addition to other disease-directed and palliative therapies at end of life
• Explain the connection between HPV and the risk of cancer
• Discuss the implications of health policy changes for access to and availability of drugs, biologics, devices, and procedures for patients with cancer.
• Define the role of clinical evaluative information in the setting of coverage policy, the development of comparative effectiveness paradigms, and of new payor programs.
• Describe the utility of molecular testing for identifying carcinomas of unknown primary.
• Discuss the data supporting molecular testing of tumors to identify the primary site of disease.
• Describe the treatment strategies for treating young adults with cancer
• Discuss new advances in the management of CNS metastases
• Explain the management of common adverse experiences related to cancer therapy
• Summarize the findings of the NCCN Task Forces: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Transfusion and Iron Overload in Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and Specialty Pharmacy in Oncology – Impact on Patient Care and Practice
  

These objectives are subject to change as agenda is finalized.