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Meet The Professors: A case-based discussion on the management of prostate cancer in the localized and metastatic settings

STATEMENT OF NEED / TARGET AUDIENCE

Prostate cancer is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in urologic oncology. Published results from clinical trials lead to the emergence of new surgical and radiation therapy techniques and therapeutic agents, along with changes in the indications for existing treatments. In order to offer optimal patient care — including the option of clinical trial participation — the practicing urologist, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist must be well informed of these advances. In order to incorporate research advances into developing treatment strategies for patients, the CME program Meet The Professors utilizes case-based discussions between practicing urologists, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists with urologic oncology investigators.

GLOBAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Critically evaluate the clinical implications of emerging clinical trial data in prostate cancer screening, prevention and treatment and incorporate these data into management strategies in the local and advanced disease settings.
• Counsel appropriately selected patients about the availability of ongoing clinical trials.
• Inform prostate cancer patients about the specific risks and benefits of local and systemic therapies.
• Provide individualized counseling to patients regarding the choice and timing of endocrine therapy.
• Counsel appropriately selected patients in the high-risk or advanced disease settings about the risks and benefits of chemotherapy, including emerging data on taxane-based regimens.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Research To Practice designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HOW TO USE THIS CME ACTIVITY

This CME activity contains both audio and print components. To receive credit, the participant should listen to the CDs, review the Internet content and complete the Evaluation Form located at www.MeetTheProfessors.com/CME. www.MeetTheProfessors.com contains edited comments, clinical trial schemas, graphics and references that supplement the audio program, as well as links to relevant full-text articles, abstracts, trial information and other web resources.

This program is supported by education grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Sanofi-Aventis.