This educational activity serves as a vital resource for healthcare providers involved in cancer patient care, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical professionals. It also functions as a valuable learning platform for residents and fellows.

The program features a series of lectures and discussion sessions led by institutional, national, and international leaders in cancer research and oncology care. Participants will gain exposure to innovative therapeutic strategies—both recently approved and currently in development—while exploring the scientific breakthroughs that have driven these advancements.

In addition to treatment innovations, the activity provides in-depth insights into the history, pathology, radiology, staging, and management of cancer. Through the analysis of treatment protocols and evaluation of adherence to NCCN and Advocate Health Enterprise Cancer Guidelines, participants will enhance their understanding of evidence-based practices. The program also emphasizes the application of the AJCC TNM staging system to support accurate cancer assessment and treatment planning.

By integrating these elements, the activity aims to improve the quality of oncology care and patient outcomes through a multidisciplinary, guideline-driven approach.

Course Director:

• Ruben Mesa, MD - Atrium Health Levine Cancer
• Peiqing Sun, PhD - Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Planner point of contact: [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Assess the novel therapeutic strategies for cancer and their development based on scientific breakthroughs.
2. Analyze evidence-based practice in medical research, guidelines, and treatment protocols related to the outcomes of the cancer patient.
3. Evaluate the execution of the NCCN (& Advocate Health Enterprise Cancer) Guidelines for all cancer patients. 
4. Assess the TNM cancer staging of cancer patients with the use of the AJCC staging guidelines.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.