CME: Challenges and updates in the management of von Hippel-Lindau disease and related tumors
ACCREDITATION EXPIRED: September 08, 2024
Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare genetic condition caused by an autosomal dominant mutation of the VHL tumor suppressor gene. The mutation gives rise to an abnormal VHL protein that cannot bind effectively to protein HIF-1α, leading to the transcription of multiple genes and upregulation of growth factors. The condition is thought to affect between 1 in 39,000 and 1 in 91,000, with a birth incidence of between 1 in 36,000 and 1 in 45,500. Diagnosis of VHL disease is established when the patient undergoes genetic testing and a pathogenic mutation of the VHL gene is found. Genetic testing is typically conducted if the patient has a family history of VHL or they are showing signs of VHL-related symptoms. VHL disease is characterized by tumors and cysts growing in various parts of the body, including the brain, spine, eyes, inner ears, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands, and reproductive tract. The clinical presentation of the disease is different in every patient and is impossible to predict, so close monitoring is required. Complications of the disease are on a case-by-case basis, but patients with VHL are at an increased risk of developing some cancers, particularly clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and pancreatic cancer.
Target Audience:
HCPs including: Medical and genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and nephrologists; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists specializing in the aforementioned areas of specialty; and any other HCPs involved or interested in treatment of VHL disease.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Merck.
This activity is free of charge.
Release Date: September 08, 2023 -- Expiration Date: September 08, 2024
Faculty: Eric Jonasch, MD
Agenda
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Faculty introduction and disclosures |
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Introductory content and review of VHL disease and related tumors
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Management of VHL disease and related tumors
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Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap |
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session the participant will be able to:
- Summarize challenges to the healthcare burden, surveillance, and management of VHL and related tumors.
- Identify the currently available and emerging pharmacotherapeutic treatment options for the management of VHL-associated tumors and complications.
- Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with VHL disease-related tumors.
Accreditation
ACCME Activity #202548110
ACCREDITATION FOR THIS COURSE HAS EXPIRED. YOU MAY VIEW THE PROGRAM, BUT CME / CE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED.Faculty Disclosure and Resolution of COI
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Disclosures of Faculty: Eric Jonasch, MD, Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has received financial compensation from Aveo, Arrowhead, Corvus, DAVA, Eisai, Exelixis, GSK, Ipsen, Merck, NiKang, Novartis, Takeda and Telix for research and/or consulting work.
Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant financial disclosures.
Faculty WILL discuss off-label uses of a commercial product.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Merck.
Instructions
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- Minimum participation threshold: Take the post-test. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass and proceed to the activity evaluation.
- Complete the activity evaluation and CME registration. A CE certificate will be emailed to you immediately.
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