MDS In Focus

WEBCOURSE II will detail recent progress in the development of standards of disease staging and treatment response criteria to better understand aspects of improved bone marrow function and slowed progression to acute myeloid lymphoma, as well as improved quality of life and patient survival.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the DNA methylation abnormalities that are the hallmark of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
• Explain the general diagnostic disease classifications for MDS
• Identify the distinguishing differences between the French-American-British and the World Health Organization classification systems
• Interpret the International Prognostic Scoring System used to estimate the overall risk MDS progression
• Detail the agreed therapeutic response criteria including improved bone marrow function, quality of life, risk of disease progression to AML, and patient survival
• Describe available chemotherapy and palliative treatment options
• Anticipate emerging treatment options including drugs with refined pharmacokinetics and combination drug products.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for hematologists and other healthcare professionals caring for patients at risk of myelodysplastic syndrome.

Accreditation

The Potomac Center for Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit

The Potomac Center for Medical Education designates this educational activity (each individual webcourse) for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure

Potomac Center for Medical Education (PCME) adheres to the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous.

All faculty in a position to control the content of a continuing medical education program sponsored by the Potomac Center for Medical Education are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. All conflicts are identified and resolved by PCME in advance of delivery of the activity to learners.