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  ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS: HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Head and Neck Cancer  

EGFR-Targeted Therapies for Head and Neck Cancers

Description
Advanced practice oncology nurses will participate in discussions of challenging cases on EGFR-targeted therapies for SCCHN. Audience members will have the opportunity to test their understanding of appropriate treatment regimens based on current data during an interactive question-and-answer presentation using Audience Response System (ARS) keypad technology.

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Release Date: February 2008
Expiration Date: February 2009
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 1 hour 0 minutes
Credit Hours: 1.3

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Head and Neck Cancer  

Emerging Therapies in Head and Neck Cancers: EGFR Inhibitors

Description
The efficacy of conventional therapies for advanced head and neck cancers is limited and has reached a plateau. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors are emerging as promising therapeutic options for this group of diseases. In this educational symposium, advancements in the treatment of head and neck cancers with EGFR inhibitors and the rationale for the use of these agents will be discussed. Nursing management of potential side effects and key aspects of patient education will be highlighted.

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