Overview / Abstract: |
STATEMENT OF NEED Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), affecting between 40% and 60% of patients and accounting for 15% of posttransplant mortality. Acute GVHD is the second-leading cause of transplant-related mortality and typically targets the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver. Chronic GVHD often presents during the first year following HSCT but may develop in subsequent years and most commonly affects the skin; however, involvement of other sites such as the liver, gastrointestinal tract, joints, fascia, and lungs can occur alone or concurrently. Some patients have overlap with chronic GVHD, which is characterized by one or more acute features and is associated with poor outcomes. The various clinical manifestations of acute and chronic GVHD may be detrimental to a patient’s quality of life. In recent years, advances in the management of other HSCT-related complications such as cytomegalovirus and invasive fungal infections have led to substantial reductions in mortality. However, despite intensive research, GVHD remains a challenge due to its heterogeneity and complex pathogenesis, as well as a lack of well-defined therapeutic targets. TARGET AUDIENCE Hematologist/oncologists, oncology advanced practitioners, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with GVHD. LEARNING OBJECTIVES (module 1): Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1.) Assess criteria to appropriately diagnose acute and chronic GVHD LEARNING OBJECTIVES (module 2) Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1.) Differentiate prophylactic strategies for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant at high risk for GVHD |
Expiration |
Jan 28, 2022 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
0.25 CME/NCPD (module 1), 0.75 CME/NCPD (module 2), 0.7 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ANCC, AANPCP, ONCC |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Corey S. Cutler, MD, MPH, FRCPC |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Transplant Medicine, Oncology / Cancer / Radiation Therapy, Hematology |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Incyte. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
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