Clinical Brief Series: Adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma

AUS

$0

free

RACGP CPD Program

1h

Oncology

2 Credits

Course Description

Adjuvant immunotherapy has recently become a treatment option for patients with melanoma and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) plays a critical role in identifying the subset of patients at high risk of recurrence or relapse following complete resection who may benefit.

This 4-part series explores the latest clinical evidence and recommendations for adjuvant immunotherapy in patients with completely resected Stage III/IV melanoma, discusses which patients are appropriate for SLNB, what this procedure involves and how the results of SLNB should guide adjuvant therapy.

It also explores practical aspects of care with a focus on the importance of early identification and contains a case study.


This program is supported by an independent educational grant provided from Bristol Myers Squibb.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2022-03-18

Professions: Physician

Faculty

A/Prof Victoria Atkinson,
Medical Oncologist, Senior Staff Specialist, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD

Dr Lisa Beecham,
General Practitioner, Robina Town Medical Centre, QLD

Accreditation

This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 2 CPD points.

Activity no. 227975

Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 2 points through ‘Quick log’ on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.

Learning Objective(s)

On completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  • Recall the latest clinical evidence and recommendations on the role of adjuvant immunotherapy in patients with completely resected Stage III/IV melanoma  
  • Describe the evidence for initial excisional biopsy removal of possible melanoma lesions  
  • Describe the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in identifying patients at high risk of recurrence or relapse following complete resection of melanoma, who may benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy 
  • Incorporate into current practice a systematic approach for identifying patients with melanoma who should be referred to a surgeon for SLNB  
  • Outline the ways in which a multidisciplinary team approach can improve outcomes for patients with melanoma