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This program was made possible by Bristol Myers Squibb. CancerCare’s application for continuing education credits for this program is supported by the Diana Napoli Fund.

Topics Covered

Overview & Updates on Myelofibrosis (MF), Including Staging & Diagnosing
Current Standard of Care
New & Emerging Treatment Approaches
Understanding Common Signs & Symptoms
Strategies to Reduce Potential Complications of MF
Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Symptoms, Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain
The Importance of Adherence to Treatment
Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Staging & Progression
Talking with Your Doctor About What Symptoms Should Prompt You or Your Caregiver to Call the Office
Quality-of-Life Concerns & Recommendations to Improve Your Quality-of-Life
Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Speakers

Facilitator

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine, Hematology & Medical Oncology, Deputy Director for Clinical Research, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Medical Director, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Research Office

Facilitator

Douglas Tremblay, MD

Associate Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Continuing Education Credits

Social Workers: This program has been submitted to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, an approved provider through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, provider #CS4607, for 1.0 Contact Hour.

Cancer Care, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0088. This workshop is approved for 1.0 Contact Hour.

Certified Health Education Specialists: Cancer Care, Inc is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hour.

To request continuing education paperwork, please email your name, profession and address to [email protected] after the program. All paperwork for continuing education credit must be requested, completed and submitted within two weeks of the live program.

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Myelofibrosis: Treatment Progress

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Topics Covered

Speakers

Continuing Education Credits