Nursing Track: How the Experts Treat Hematologic Malignancies 2018
In-Person EventMar 14 - 15, 2018Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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OVERVIEW
Nursing Track: How the Experts Treat Hematologic Malignancies is organized by City of Hope and would be held during Mar 14 - 15, 2018 at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event for hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, palliative care staff, oncologic nurses and other allied healthcare team members interested in the treatment of patients with cancer. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Performance Gap Imperative :
Given the increasing frequency of hematologic malignancy, especially in an aging population, as well as the complexities of individual clinic presentation, there is a need to provide an opportunity for oncologists, hematologists and oncology nurses to engage in a thoughtful examination and discussion with experts in various hematologic cancers.
Objectives :
At the end of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to :
• Review the role and timing of hematologic cell transplant in the management of younger and older patients
• Provide an update of new molecular and immunological treatments being developed for these diseases
• Discuss the rationale for new targeted diagnostic therapeutic strategies for lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia
• Summarize the evolving therapeutic strategies in the treatment of hematologic malignancies
• Integrate best practices for prevention, detection and management of side effects related to current therapies
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.