HEM/ONC Education Center

Welcome to the Blood CME Center’s Hematology and Oncology Education Center, developed by experts in the field of hematologic malignancies to deliver high-quality, clinically practical education to clinicians dedicated to helping patients fight blood cancers. Exclusive interactive CME educational activities include vodcasts, Clinical Insightstm, and CEnowtm personalized modular learning forums.

 
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“Improving Outcomes in Hematologic Malignancies via Individualized Therapy”
Credits: 0.5 CME / 0.5 CNE Expires: 8/2012
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 30 unique types of lymphomas. In this CME activity, blood oncology expert Charles M. Farber, MD, PhD, discusses the different types of hematologic malignancies and how clinicians should evolve therapeutic approaches based on factors such as tumor classification and patient response.
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“Clinical Decisions in Multiple Myeloma: Utilizing Novel Agents to Improve Survival Outcomes”
Credits: 0.5 CME / 0.6 CNE Expires: 4/2012
Novel combination regimens have had a profound effect on the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. In this interactive learning activity, Charles M. Farber, MD, PhD, draws on his clinical experience to discuss current treatment strategies for treating multiple myeloma patients, the clinical benefits of using novel agents in treatment regimens, and the place for novel agents in transplantation protocols.
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“Evaluating the Role of Maintenance Therapy in the Management of Multiple Myeloma”
Credits: 1.0 CME / 1.0 CNE Expires: 4/2012
Multiple myeloma remains an incurable disease for the majority of patients. The goal of maintenance therapy is to help patients achieve and maintain a durable remission. In this learning activity, Ashraf Badros, MD, discusses the role of maintenance therapy when treating multiple myeloma and examines recommended treatment strategies for various patient cohorts.
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“Developing Individualized Treatment Strategies Based on Biology and Physiology of the Multiple Myeloma Patient”
Credits: 1.0 CME / 1.0 CNE Expires: 3/2012
Multiple myeloma is an incurable hematologic malignancy characterized by a highly variable duration of response and long-term outcomes, with treatment relapse remaining a key issue. In this learning activity, blood oncology expert Sagar Lonial, MD, offers his expertise on individualized treatment strategies for multiple myeloma patients and compares clinical evidence for utilizing novel agent-based regimens in different patient cohorts. This activity also features additional commentary from Charise Gleason, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP.
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“Clinical Insights: Managing Bone Complications in Multiple Myeloma”
Credits: 0.5 CME / 0.5 CNE Expires: 2/2012
Multiple myeloma patients can develop painful bone lesions, and despite their treatment, most lesions fail to heal completely. In this podcast learning activity, Adam D. Cohen, MD, discusses the available diagnostic imaging modalities used in the detection and management of bone disease in multiple myeloma patients, and examines the clinical practice guidelines for the use of bisphosphonates and novel therapeutic agents in treating myeloma bone disease.


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013 Improving Outcomes in Hematologic Malignancies via Individualized Therapy Presentation examining various hematologic malignancies and factors to consider when individualizing patient therapy
012 Clinical Decisions in Multiple Myeloma: Utilizing Novel Agents to Improve Survival and Outcomes Presentation on the use of novel treatment regimens in multiple myeloma and how they improve survival and outcomes
011 Evaluating the Role of Maintenance Therapy in the Management of Multiple Myeloma Monograph examining the management of multiple myeloma and the use of maintenance therapy when treating the disease.
010 Developing Individualized Treatment Strategies Based on Biology and Physiology of the Multiple Myeloma Patient Monograph presenting an overview of individualized treatment strategies for multiple myeloma patients.
010 Clinical Insights: Managing Bone Complications in Multiple Myeloma Podcast concerning the management of bone complications in patients with multiple myeloma.
009 Managing Multiple Myeloma Patients’ Comorbidities and Adverse Events Associated With Treatment Q&A on managing comorbidities and adverse events in multiple myeloma patients
008 The Evolving Spectrum of Combination Treatment Strategies in Multiple Myeloma Monograph presenting overview of frontline combination regimens for treatment of multiple myeloma.
007 Treating Multiple Myeloma Today: Targeting Therapy, Tailoring Patient Care Presentation on novel treatments for multiple myeloma
006 The Evolution of Targeted Therapy: Novel Agents for Multiple Myeloma Monograph featuring discussion of biologic effects of targeted therapies
005 Improving Survival in Patients With Multiple Myeloma: New Treatment Options and Therapeutic Combinations Q&A with Paul G. Richardson, MD, on latest advances in multiple myeloma treatment
004 Meeting the Challenges of Multiple Myeloma: Targeting Therapy…Optimizing Outcomes Q&A on treatment challenges and strategies in multiple myeloma
003 Novel Drug Combinations and Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma Monograph featuring latest data regarding combination therapy and stem cell transplant for the management of patients with multiple myeloma.
002 A Snapshot of Myeloma: Incidence and Mortality Rate Trends in Multiple Myeloma Incidence and Mortality Rate Trends in Multiple Myeloma
001 Diagnostic Indicators and Clinical Challenges of Multiple Myeloma Podcast on diagnosing, staging and treating patients with multiple myeloma.


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