PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

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Luke Maese, DO - Applying Therapeutic Innovations Against ALL: From Updated Evidence to Everyday Practice Jul 22, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/DGJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Are you up to date on recent evidence on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) emerging from major scientific congresses? In this activity, an ALL specialist explores recent evidence presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meetings on developments in various treatment modalities for ALL. Watch this video to hear about the latest evidence and practical applications in asparaginase use in chemotherapy protocols, including important dosing and safety data on recombinant Erwinia; get updated on longer-term outcomes with CAR-T therapy in adult and pediatric patients and hear practical considerations when using CAR-T options; and learn about emerging chemo-sparing TKI plus bispecific combinations in Ph-positive ALL. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Summarize new evidence on multi-faceted strategies for ALL management based on modern chemotherapy protocols, antibody-based approaches, cellular therapy, and TKIs; Cite evidence supporting the use of novel asparaginase compounds for ALL in the context of asparaginase toxicity/hypersensitivity, including in pediatric, AYA, and adult populations; and Apply new science to the team-based management of ALL, including when managing asparaginase hypersensitivity or toxicity, developing TKI-based protocols in Ph-positive disease, or when utilizing novel immunotherapy-based approaches in patient care.

Ashish M. Kamat, MD, MBBS - Transforming Bladder Cancer Treatment: Essential Guidance for Urologists on Therapeutic Selection, Safety, and Sequencing Along the Disease Continuum Jul 22, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/RMY860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The therapeutic landscape of bladder cancer has undergone a significant transformation with the addition of immune checkpoint inhibitors to the treatment armamentarium. With a key role in the treatment and maintenance of recurrent disease, as well as in first-line maintenance of newly diagnosed disease, the research on actionable targets in bladder cancer has led to regulatory approval of the FGFR-targeted therapy erdafitinib for FGFR mutation-positive bladder tumors, and antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs). Additional advances have occurred in the localized disease setting such as novel bladder-sparing and perioperative approaches, as well as the first regulatory approval of adjuvant immunotherapy in high-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In light of these developments, the challenge for urology professionals is how to best blend the diverse clinical evidence for these agents with the realities of real-world cancer care. Further, important combination approaches expand the therapeutic capacity available to patients with bladder cancer. This CME-certified activity will highlight strategies for optimal care for managing patients with bladder cancer in light of current evidence and guidance on safely integrating these agents into treatment plans. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify patients with early-stage bladder cancer who could potentially benefit from the use of novel therapeutic strategies in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings (ie, NMIBC and MIBC) based on recent approvals, clinical evidence, and ongoing trials; Integrate therapeutic strategies into management protocols for eligible patients with metastatic bladder cancer based on regulatory status and treatment roles of emerging therapeutic classes (ie, immune checkpoint inhibitors, targeted therapies, and antibody–drug conjugates), including in the context of clinical trials; Develop appropriate strategies to mitigate and manage the unique adverse events associated with the variety of novel and emerging therapeutic classes for the management of bladder cancer.

Karl D. Lewis, MD - Immunotherapy Has Arrived in Advanced BCC: Collaborative Strategies for Making the Most of Novel Immune-Based Treatment Jul 21, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/SDX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The arrival of immunotherapy in basal cell carcinoma (BCC) increases the potential for successful treatment outcomes—are you prepared to address several practical questions related to selection and sequencing of immunotherapy, safety management, and patient monitoring? In this activity, based on a recent PeerView Live Seminars & Tumor Board educational event held at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, our expert panel links the evidence supporting the use of immunotherapy in locally advanced and metastatic BCC with case-based teaching designed to mimic the collaborative aspects of real-world, multidisciplinary tumor boards, ultimately illustrating how checkpoint inhibitors can be integrated into the care of patients with BCC. Leverage the power of immunotherapy to improve clinical outcomes for your patients with advanced BCC! Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Cite the rationale, therapeutic role, and current evidence and guidelines supporting the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the management of advanced BCC; Integrate novel immunotherapy options into the management of appropriate patients with advanced BCC in consultation with the wider management team; and Employ proactive, team-based approaches to recognize, mitigate, and manage potential immune-related adverse events in patients receiving ICI therapy for advanced BCC.

Riad Salem, MD, MBA - Making Headway Towards Better Outcomes in Intermediate- to Advanced-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on Implementing Novel Locoregional and Systemic Approaches Jul 21, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/NUC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Are you prepared to keep up with changes to the treatment landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as the choice of regimens for patients with intermediate- to advanced-stage disease continues to expand and innovative locoregional and multimodal strategies move closer to entering mainstream clinical practice? With several available treatment modalities, HCC requires a multidisciplinary approach that is based on both disease stage and a variety of patient- and treatment-specific factors. Participate in this PeerView activity for an in-depth examination of how interventional radiologists can collaborate with the HCC management team to offer the best possible care for their patients! Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Evaluate the current and emerging therapeutic roles of and key clinical evidence on novel systemic therapy options, including multikinase inhibitors, anti-angiogenic agents, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and combinations, for patients with intermediate- to advanced-stage HCC; Recommend clinical trials assessing innovative strategies, including tumor treating fields, Y-90 glass and resin microspheres, and combinations of locoregional and systemic therapies, to patients with HCC across the disease spectrum; and In collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, develop evidence-based management plans that incorporate novel therapeutic approaches, patient-specific factors such as underlying liver disease severity and biomarker status, and expert recommendations on timely transitions from locoregional to systemic therapy for patients with intermediate- and advanced-stage HCC.

Shmuel Shoham, MD - Do You Know How to Use COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Your Post-Transplant Patients? Test Your Knowledge Jul 21, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/EWZ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Solid organ transplant recipients may be at increased risk for COVID-19 because they are immunosuppressed and less likely to mount effective immune responses to vaccination. In this educational symposium based on a live event, a panel of expert faculty address the identification of transplant patients who would likely derive benefit from anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and strategies that can be used to overcome barriers to COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis access. In addition, they provide guidance on mAb qualities and clinical profiles and shared decision-making strategies to customize mAb pre-exposure prophylaxis at the point of care for transplant recipients needing protection against COVID-19. After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: Identify post-transplant patients who would likely derive benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); Use strategies to overcome barriers to COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis access for post-transplant patients; and Incorporate evidence-based recommendations and guidelines, mAb qualities and clinical profiles, and shared decision-making into strategies to customize mAb pre-exposure prophylaxis at point of care for post-transplant patients needing protection against COVID-19.

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH - Navigating the Shifting Treatment Paradigm in ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Harnessing Modern Treatment Options and the Expanding Evidence Base to Better Patient Care and Outcomes in Early and Advanced Disease Jul 20, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/KVE860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. CDK4 and 6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy have significantly improved outcomes in ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer, and recently, the first CDK4 and 6 inhibitor was approved in combination with endocrine therapy in the adjuvant setting for patients with HR+/HER2-, node-positive, early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence and a Ki-67 score of ≥20%. However, pretreated ER+/HER2- breast cancer remains a challenging area with limited treatment options. A number of novel ER-targeting therapies are being investigated in this setting and are showing great promise, including oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs), selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs), SERD/SERM hybrids, selective estrogen receptor covalent antagonists (SERCAs), and proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs). This activity, based on a PeerView Live Seminars & Practicum educational web broadcast held in conjunction with the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, provides the multidisciplinary breast cancer care team with the latest research and evidence on current and emerging targeted and endocrine therapy options and the implications of these therapeutic advances for practice to ensure that more patients benefit and have improved outcomes. The patient perspective is highlighted as well, and advice for overcoming persistent disparities in breast cancer clinical care are shared. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the rationale, mechanisms of action, and latest efficacy and safety data of approved and emerging treatment options for patients with ER+/HER2- breast cancer, including CDK4 and 6 inhibitors, SERDs, and SERCAs, and their evolving role in clinical practice; Develop personalized treatment plans for patients with ER+/HER2- breast cancer that take into account recent approvals and safety and efficacy findings from emerging therapies in the context of clinical practice or clinical trials, particularly in areas of high unmet need; and Integrate a team-based, collaborative, and coordinated approach to care, educate patients about new and emerging treatment options for which they may be eligible, and engage patients in shared decision-making to ensure that their unique needs and preferences are taken into account when making treatment decisions.

Gail J. Roboz, MD - The Advantage of Innovation in AML: Guidance on Developing and Delivering Effective and Highly Personalized Care Jul 20, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/NVX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The rapid validation of novel cytotoxic, targeted, and epigenetic treatment approaches in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has quickly augmented—and in some cases, eclipsed—long-standing options centered around standard cytarabine-based regimens. These developments have afforded clinicians the opportunity to develop truly personalized treatment protocols designed to overcome therapeutic challenges in different AML populations. This activity will prepare learners for the increasingly personalized management of AML through a series of case-based, expert-led conversations on modern AML care. The panelists discuss topics such as the changing nature of upfront therapy, the challenges of selecting postremission maintenance, and new developments in selecting evidence-based therapy for R/R AML. Learn how to skillfully deploy novel therapeutics in AML—watch today! Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Cite current evidence for novel cytotoxic, targeted, epigenetic, and immune-based strategies (including combination therapies) with applications in AML care, including in the newly diagnosed, postremission maintenance, or relapsed/refractory settings; Integrate novel cytotoxic, antibody, epigenetic, or targeted strategies into personalized treatment plans for AML patients based on factors such as age and fitness; the presence of TP53, FLT3, and IDH mutations; MLL rearrangements; and treatment history prior to relapse; and Implement management protocols to address the unique suite of adverse events associated with the use of novel therapeutics for AML.

Robert I. Haddad, MD - The Power and Promise of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: How Established and Emerging Immune-Based Options Can Enhance Patient Care Jul 20, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/HVY860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. What is your sense of the “next steps” with practice-changing immunotherapy options for head and neck cancer (HNC)? Future advances will likely be driven by longer-term evidence in recurrent/metastatic disease, the use of immunotherapy in conjunction with surgery and radiotherapy, the potential of novel combinatorial regimens, and the emergence of newer PD-1–targeting therapies or innovative immune-based treatments. In this “Clinical Consult” activity, based on a live symposium held at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting and developed in collaboration with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA), a panel of experts will use case-based conversations to illustrate the present and future of immunotherapy across lines of care in HNC and provide guidance on the next wave of innovation emerging from clinical trials. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Summarize updated clinical evidence and guideline recommendations regarding the use of checkpoint inhibitors and other immunotherapy options to treat the spectrum of head and neck cancer; Incorporate checkpoint inhibitors into treatment plans for resectable, locally advanced, and recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer based on current evidence, guideline recommendations, patient preferences, and availability of clinical trials; and Develop a management plan for immune-related adverse events associated with checkpoint inhibitors used as monotherapy or in conjunction with other modalities.

Nina Shah, MD - The "Myelennial" Generation: Managing the Boom of Innovative Therapy to Transform Myeloma Care and Enhance Patient Outcomes Jul 20, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/YEF860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In collaboration with HealthTree Foundation, this “Seminars and Tumor Board” program makes new developments in multiple myeloma (MM) care comprehensible by focusing on how the “myelennial” tool kit can be leveraged for different patient populations and in different treatment settings. Using a series of case-based sessions, our expert panelists provide instruction on the use of next-generation triplets and quadruplets, maintenance strategies, and effective therapeutics in early relapse and treatment-refractory disease. Link cutting-edge evidence in MM to clinical decisions in your own practice—watch today! Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Cite current practice recommendations and clinical evidence surrounding the efficacy of novel proteasome inhibitor and IMiD options, novel antibody platforms, targeted agents, and cellular therapy across MM treatment settings; Select personalized, evidence-based regimens with novel components for the management of patients with newly diagnosed MM according to baseline comorbidities, functional status, and patient preferences, among other factors; Select evidence-based treatment plans for relapsed/refractory MM that integrate novel antibody, targeted, and CAR-T options into patient care; and Manage the unique toxicities associated with innovative therapeutics in patients with MM, including cytopenias, infusion-related events, ocular toxicity, and cytokine release syndrome.

David P. Carbone, MD, PhD - Gaining an Advantage Over NSCLC: How to Achieve the Greatest Benefit With Immunotherapy From Advanced to Early Disease Jul 20, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/RGK860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Cancer immunotherapies in the form of anti–PD-1, anti–PD-L1, and anti–CTLA-4 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed the treatment of advanced and metastatic NSCLC without actionable genomic alterations, with a number of single-agent and combinatorial options available for clinical use. In light of demonstrably improved outcomes in the metastatic setting, ICIs are transitioning to earlier disease settings as part of perioperative neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment strategies, which will likely result in reduced recurrence rates and more patients achieving cure. The number of available ICIs is expected to grow, as many new agents and combinations are in the final stages of testing, and novel checkpoints such as TIGIT and LAG-3 are showing promise in clinical trials. Consequently, predictive biomarker testing to refine treatment selection is paramount, and there is increasing focus on new surrogate endpoints to assess ICI efficacy, especially in early-stage settings where pathologic complete response, major pathologic response, and disease-free survival are helping to move the field forward faster. However, these exceptional advances are not without challenges. Not all patients with lung cancer benefit from ICIs, while others who could benefit do not have access to these therapies due to persistent disparities in biomarker testing, clinical care, and research. Determining the best immunotherapy option for each individual patient at the right time and in alignment with the particular needs and preferences of each patient is not simple and requires multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centric shared decision-making. In addition, astute vigilance is required to mitigate potential immune-related adverse events (irAEs) to keep more patients benefiting from these therapies. This activity, based on a PeerView Live Seminars & Practicum educational event held at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, provides guidance for navigating the evidence supporting the use of current and emerging immunotherapies throughout the NSCLC disease continuum and translating evidence to practice with the goal of improving patient outcomes in both advanced/metastatic and early-stage settings. Produced in partnership with LUNGevity Foundation, patient perspectives are also emphasized to improve team-based collaboration, patient engagement, shared decision-making, and health equity in clinical care and research. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the latest evidence supporting the use of current and emerging immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and combinations in locally advanced or metastatic and early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); Select the most appropriate ICI-based treatment for eligible patients with locally advanced/metastatic and early-stage NSCLC, considering the disease presentation, tumor characteristics, biomarker results, patient needs and preferences, current evidence and guidelines, multidisciplinary perspectives, and other relevant factors; Implement multidisciplinary and patient-centric approaches to ensure optimal and equitable use of immunotherapies in the care of all eligible patients with NSCLC; and Apply current guidelines and best practices for monitoring and management of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients with NSCLC who are receiving or have received immunotherapy.

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