Virtual Presentation

Acute Leukemias

Source: Clinical Issues and Future Directions in Hematologic Malignancies

Acute Leukemias


Faculty:

  • Farhad Ravandi, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 04/15/08

Expiration Date: 04/14/09


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Cite cytogenetic abnormalities associated with poor outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia
  • Discuss the use of alternatives to chemotherapy for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia
  • Explain the use of pediatric regimens for the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia in adult patients
  • Compare outcomes with tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of acute leukemias
  • Discuss the use of hyper-CVAD in the treatment of acute leukemias

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