A Deeper Look into BTK Inhibitors in the Management of B-Cell Malignancies: Individualizing Treatment for Improved Clinical and Economic Outcomes

A continuing medical education activity sponsored by NAMCP and AAMCN.

Expert Perspectives on the Role of BTK Inhibitors in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): What Managed Care Needs to Know for Improved Clinical and Economic Outcomes is a 3-part live webinar series that
will provide attendees with the latest information in the management of CLL

This is Part 1 of the series focusing on individualizing treatment
for improved clinical and economic outcomes

This activity is an archive from the webinar held April 1, 2020

This activity is valid from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2022

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Audience: This activity is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in managed care environments.

This presentation is supported by educational grants from
AstraZeneca and Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Description:
Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the BTK gene. BTK is abundantly expressed and constitutively active in the pathogenesis of B cell hematological malignancies. Therefore, BTK is considered as an attractive target for treatment of B-cell malignancies. These options, known as BTK inhibitors, have changed the treatment paradigm in several different B-cell malignancies in recent years. These agents differ in dosing, efficacy, and toxicities, and as these options for B-cell malignancies grow, it is essential to understand their clinical and economic role in the treatment paradigm to offer patients the safest and most efficacious treatment, while also controlling costs.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the BTK inhibitors, including their pharmacological differences

  • Discuss key published clinical trials, ongoing clinical trials, and guideline recommendations for BTK inhibitors in B-Cell malignancies, with a focus on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

  • Formulate effective strategies for ensuring the proper selection and use of BTK inhibitors in the care of individual patients and patient populations

  • Identify patients with B-Cell malignancies, with a focus on CLL, for whom a BTK inhibitor is an appropriate choice for the next step in the management of their cancer
     

Faculty: Richard R. Furman, MD
Morton Coleman, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine

Disclosure:

 Dr. Furman serves on ad advisory board for Abbvie, Acerta, AstraZeneca, Beigene, Genentech, Janssen, Loxo Oncology, Oncotracker, Pharmacyclics, Sunesis, TG Therapeutics, and Verastem Oncology. He serves as a consultant for Incyte. He has received grants/research support from Abbvie, Astrazeneca, Sunesis, TG Therapeutics. His presentation has been peer reviewed for any bias.
  Planning Committee:
Bill Williams, MD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Jeremy Williams has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Will Williams has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Jacqueline Cole, RN, MS, CMCN has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Accreditation & Designation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) and American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN). The National Association of Managed Care Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

NAMCP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Each
physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Association of Managed Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Nurses who complete this activity and achieve a passing score will receive 1 hour in continuing
nursing credit.

This activity has been approved by the American Board of Managed Care Nursing for 1.0 contact hours toward CMCN recertification requirements.

This presentation is supported by educational grants from
AstraZeneca and Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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