Oncologists and other clinicians who treat patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers have generally adopted molecular profiling technologies offering insight into the molecular underpinning of colorectal, gastric, esophageal, and biliary tumors. Considering the challenges of managing these tumor types, understanding these molecular alterations is critical to incorporating newly approved and emerging targeted agents, including immunotherapies. Yet, translating these findings into clinical applications can be challenging. Determining which potential biomarkers and/or druggable mutations in GI cancers that benefit patients is instrumental in improving patient outcomes. Oncologists need greater understanding and insight into the foundational genomic discoveries that underly the use of targeted entities.
Tumor Board Tuesdays is a bi-weekly, Twitter-based case discussion forum led by expert faculty exploring cases in various GI malignancies. This initiative will help to provide a bridge to extend best treatment practice that will eventually benefit patients and improve outcomes in the management of GI cancers.
Michael J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology
Director of the Gastrointestinal, Development Therapeutics, and Clinical Research Programs at the NCR
Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Washington, District of Columbia
This program is intended for clinicians involved with, or interested in, the treatment of patients with GI malignancies.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of January 12, 2021 through January 12, 2022, participants must:
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 100%.
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Participation from January 13, 2021 – January 12, 2022:
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Michael L. Pishvaian, MD, PhD
Consulting Fees: Astra Zeneca, Foundation Medicine, Merck
Ownership Interest: Perthera, Inc.
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