Head & Neck Cancers in the VA

Description

FREE TO ATTEND for VA and community healthcare professionals

Join us on Saturday, May 4 in Seattle, WA for “Head and Neck Cancers in the VA.” Regional meetings are a one-day, locally-focused meeting for AVAHO members and clinicians serving veterans with cancer and hematological disorders. All disciplines in the cancer care process are welcome.

This is an IN-PERSON event. A recording will be available on our website some time after the meeting.

Any travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual attendee.

Please click here to book your hotel reservation. (cut-off date: Thursday, April 11, 2024)

Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting our educational program! 

AbbVie
AstraZeneca
AVEO Oncology
BeiGene, USA Inc.
Eisai
EMD Serono
Exelixis
Foundation Medicine
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Incyte
Johnson & Johnson
Menarini Stemline Therapeutics
Merck & Co., Inc.
Sobi
Tempus AI

SPONSORED TALK 

Targeting Dual Pathway Inhibition in HPV-Negative,  Recurrent/Metastatic HNSCC

Marge Karas, MSN, RN, OCN, Director, Field Medical Affairs, Advocacy Lead

Summary: A 60-minute presentation by AVEO Oncology to educate attendees about a recently initiated clinical study for patients with HPV-negative recurrent/metastatic HNSCC.  The presenter will review HPV-negative  HNSCC pathophysiology including differences from HPV+ disease and current treatment options, and why veterans may have increased risk factors for HPV-negative HNSCC.  The presenter will also discuss a phase 3 trial in HPV-negative RM HNSCC that is currently screening eligible patients.

HOW TO GET YOUR CME CERTIFICATE

1. Go to avaho.cmecertificateonline.com

2. Click on the May 2024 Regional Meeting link. 

3. Evaluate the meeting. 

4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. 

5. If you lose your certificate, or need help, go to help.cmecertificateonline.com