An Overview of Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) (Advances in the Management of Oncology, Stem Cell- and Solid Organ-Transplant Patients)

As SCT continues to grow and evolve, managing the continuum of care for these patients can be a unique challenge for clinicians. With increased emphasis on patient outcomes and the demand for quality, health care professionals look for guidelines that will facilitate optimal outcomes for their patients. This presentation will review key concepts of SCT; the role of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP); the different sources, types, and indications for SCT; as well as the potential complications, including infection and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) with SCT.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

  1. Define and explain the different types of blood/marrow transplants, sources of stem cells and adult diseases commonly treated with SCT
  2. Describe GVHD, graft-versus-tumor effect, graft-versus-leukemia effect, remission and chemo-sensitive disease
  3. Discuss potential general complications of SCT to include infection and organ failure
  4. Review role of the NMDP in blood and marrow transplantationy

Method of Participation
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Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the activity, which includes the following:

  • Completing the entire activity
  • Completing the Pre- and Post-Activity Assessments, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms

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Method for Calculating CE Credit
CE credit was calculated by the complexity of content.

Faculty Listing
Michael R. Bishop, MD
Director, Hematopoeitic Stem Cell Transplantation Program
Section of Hematology/Oncology
The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Disclosures
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Financial Relationship Key
A-Advisory Board
C-Consultant
E-Employee
G- Grant/Research Support
I-Stocks and Other Ownership Interests
S-Speakers’ Bureau
O-Other Financial or Material Support
N-Nothing to disclose


Resolution Key
R1-Restricted to Best Available Evidence
R2-Removed/Altered Financial Relationship
R3-Refrain from Recommending Products or Services
R4-Peer Review of Presentation
R5-Ensure that content is independent of commercial bias
R6-Recommend an alternative speaker for this topic for the planning committee’s consideration
N/A-Not Applicable

 

Last Name

First Name

Disclosure

Resolution

Role

Chart-Hart

Sarah

UnitedHealth Group (E) (I)

N/A

Planner

Gleason

Rebecca

UnitedHealth Group (E) (I)

N/A

Planner

Lindberg

Barbara

UnitedHealth Group (E) (I)

N/A

Planner

AbecassisMichaelNN/APlanner

Bishop

Michael

Celgene (S), Novartis (C)

R1

Planner/Speaker

Provided By
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Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.25 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.25 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.25 CCMC - General - Case Managers
Activity opens: 
10/31/2013
Activity expires: 
10/31/2015
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.25 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.25 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.25 CCMC - General - Case Managers
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