CME: Evolving Management Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Evolving Management Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Host: Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD
Guest: Rona Yaeger, MD

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Overview
Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mCRC enable personalized care based on the molecular profile of the tumor to achieve improved outcomes. About 5% to 15% of mCRC patients have a mutation in the proto-oncogene BRAF. BRAF is part of an essential cell signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MAPK/ERK). The BRAF V600E mutation induces constitutive activation of BRAF, leading to increased cell growth and proliferation downstream. Patients with the V600E mutation have a 2-fold increased risk for mortality compared to patients with wild-type BRAF, suggesting this gene mutation may act not only as a prognostic biomarker but also as a predictive biomarker. Understanding the current research regarding the consequences of the V600E mutation and testing for it can help guide treatment decision-making in patients with BRAF V600E–mutated mCRC.
This web-based, on-demand activity will feature an expert panel discussion on the latest trends and emerging research in the treatment of BRAF-mutated mCRC. Expert faculty will review and provide their interprofessional perspectives on testing patients for BRAF mutations, recent and emerging data for combination therapies, appropriate treatment selection, and side effect management.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
1. Employ molecular testing for BRAF V600E mutations for all mCRC patients to identify those individuals who would benefit from a targeted therapeutic regimen.
2. Apply recent data and appropriate targeted treatment regimens for patients with BRAF V600E–mutated mCRC.
3. Identify the need and apply appropriate management strategies for treatment-related adverse events in patients with BRAF-mutated mCRC.
Target Audience
This educational activity is for medical oncologists, pathologists/lab professionals, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who are part of the interprofessional team responsible for the therapeutic management of patients with BRAF-mutant CRC.
Faculty Disclosure
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The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships they have with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, reported a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of Stocks and other ownership interests: MolecularMatch, Navire, Lutris, and Iylon. Consultant: Genentech, Inc; EMD Serono, Inc; Merck & Co, Inc; Holy Stone; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; Lilly USA; Boehringer Ingelheim; Boston Biomedical; AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals/MedImmune; Bayer HeatlhCare, Inc; Pierre Fabre; EMD Serono, Inc; Redx Pharma; Ipsen Pharmaceuticals; Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc; Natera, Inc; HalioDx, Lutris; Jacobio; Pfizer, Inc; Repare Therapeutics; Inivata; GlaxoSmithKline; Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Iylon; Xilis; AbbVie; Amal Therapeutics; Gilead Sciences; Mirati Therapeutics; Flame Biosciences; Servier; Carina Biotechnology; Bicara Therapeutics; Endeavor BioMedicines; and Numab Pharma. Research funding to MD Anderson Cancer Center: sanofi; Biocartis; Guardant Health, Inc; Array BioPharma; Genentech/Roche; EMD Serono, Inc; MedImmune; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; Amgen, Inc; Lilly USA; and Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc.
Rona Yaeger, MD, reported a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of Advisor: Array BioPharma/Pfizer, Natera, and Mirati Therapeutics. Research grant: Pfizer, Inc and Boehringer Ingelheim.
The directors, planners, managers, and reviewers reported the following financial relationships they have with any ineligible company of any amount during the past 24 months: Linda Gracie-King, MS; Jocelyn Timko, BS; Jeffrey Stein; Marilyn L. Haas-Haseman, PhD, RN, CNS, ANP-BC; Adrienne N. Nedved, MPA, PharmD, BCOP; and Dee Morgillo, MEd, MT(ASCP), CHCP hereby state that they do not have any financial relationships or relationships any ineligible company of any amount during the past 24 months. Robert Mocharnuk, MD, reported a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of Common stock: Merck of any amount during the past 24 months.
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In support of improving patient care, AXIS Medical Education 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.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Credit Designation for Physicians
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Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit Designation for Physician Assistants
AXIS Medical Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 11/2/2022. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Credit Designation for Pharmacists
This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education JA4008106-0000-21-097-H01-P.
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Laboratory Professionals
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as meeting the criteria for 1.0 CMLE credit. ASCP CMLE credits are acceptable to meet the continuing education requirement for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program.
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly. For further information concerning Lilly grant funding visit www.lillygrantoffice.com
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
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Disclaimer
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Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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