New Frontiers in the Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Exploring Novel Treatment Advances and Approaches
A continuing medical education activity sponsored by NAMCP and AAMCN.

This activity is an archive from the live session from the 2018 Spring Managed Care Forum. If you participated in the live session, you are not eligible for continuing education credits from this archive.

This activity is valid from July 17, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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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
Bayer Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eisai, and Exelixis

Description:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer, accounting for about 90% of cases of primary liver cancer in the United States. The prevalence and mortality rate of liver cancer has been rising steadily over the past decade and is still increasing as death rates are rising faster than any other type of cancer. Prognosis is especially poor for those with unresectable HCC. Fortunately, new agents have become available for the first time in almost 10 years, including targeted therapies such as Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs). These regimens have shown the ability to improve safety and efficacy outcomes, especially in patients with disease progression and may fulfill the unmet need of treatment, particularly beyond first-line setting.

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

  • Analyze the safety and efficacy profiles of current and emerging immunotherapies or targeted therapies in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

  • Discuss the relative benefits and limitations of immunotherapies for HCC beyond first-line therapy

  • Explore emerging clinical trial data on the use of biomarkers and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the management of HCC

  • Identify patients with HCC for whom an immunotherapy is an appropriate choice for the next step in the management of their cancer

  • Examine immune-related adverse events associated with the immunotherapies indicated for the treatment of patients with HCC in order to maximize tolerability and patient adherence
     

Faculty: David E. Kaplan, MD, MSc, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Disclosure:

 Dr. Kaplan previously received research or grant support from Bayer Healthcare. That relationship was terminated at least 12 months ago. 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.
Jacqueline Cole, RN, MS, CMCN has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Accreditation & Designation
The National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

NAMCP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I creditsTM.

The American Association of Managed Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing
education 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
Bayer Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eisai, and Exelixis

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