CME

Program Description:

The first-in-class, oral, potent, and selective small-molecule competitive inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), crizotinib, was found to have a durable overall response rate and a median progression-free survival of 8.1 months in patients with ALK-positive non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to results of a global phase 2 study presented at the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.


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INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare providers who manage patients with Lung Cancer.

Activity Objectives:

After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Identify patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who may benefit from targeted treatment with an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor.
  • Evaluate the safety and efficacy of ALK inhibitor for the management of advanced NSCLC.

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