This podcast highlights HRR testing in prostate cancer and the need for testing and optimal testing. The discussion will feature an expert pathologist and oncologist.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· Describe the utility of targeting PARP in prostate cancer with alpha reductase inhibitor combinations;
· Understand key findings from recent phase III randomized clinical trials;
· Describe standards for testing in prostate cancer, particularly concerning sample sources and the choice between next-generation sequencing (NGS) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods
· Understand the usefulness of coordination between healthcare providers when utilizing HRR testing in prostate cancer management.
Faculty
Heather Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington
Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Director, Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic, Fred Hutch
Adjunct Professor, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, UW
Seattle, Washington
Colin C. Pritchard, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington (UW)
Director of the Genetics and Solid Tumors Laboratory at UW Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
Faculty disclosures
All relevant financial relationships for Heather Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. have been mitigated.
Colin C. Pritchard, M.D., Ph.D. has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Credit Designation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)â„¢. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete the online activity. CME certificates will be provided online.
Commercial Support
This activity is funded by an independent educational grant from Pfizer.