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Looking into the Future – Therapeutic Possibilities
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Target Audience: This program is designed for oncologists and dermatologists.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to analyze late-breaking research findings presented at recent major scientific meetings such as ASCO and ESMO and assess their clinical applicability.
Faculty:
Sancy A. Leachman, MD, PhD
Director, Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Program
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
Title: Who Should Get Genetic Testing and How Should We Use the Information?
External Reviewer:
William Lloyd, MD
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Sancy A. Leachman, MD, PhD
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William Lloyd, MD (employee of Vindico Medical Education)
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The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of FDA-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non-FDA approved or investigational use of products/devices.
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