Module

The Evolving Role of Transplantation in Lymphoproliferative Malignancies

Source: Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoproliferative Malignancies: Promising Directions in Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

The Evolving Role of Transplantation in Lymphoproliferative Malignancies


CME Program Director: James O. Armitage, MD

Faculty:

  • John P. Leonard, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/28/07

Expiration Date: 09/27/08


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

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Review the use of stem cell transplantation in the treatment of patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia
  • Discuss the differences between allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation in the treatment of patients with follicular and mantle cell lymphoma
  • Explain the use of stem cell transplantation in combination with other therapeutic modalities for the treatment of lymphoma

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Stem Cell Transplantation in Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia
  • Stem Cell Transplantation in Follicular Lymphoma
  • Stem Cell Transplantation in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Future Directions in Transplantation
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