In this CME, Jessica Maxwell, MD, Kelly McCoy, MD, Kimberly Ramonell, MD, FACS, Elena Morariu, MD, Michael Yeh, MD, and Sarah Mayson, MD, discuss the radiographic and clinical findings of dedifferentiated thyroid cancer, review systemic therapeutic options for locally unresectable anaplastic/poorly differentiated thyroid cancer, and more.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the radiographic and clinical findings of dedifferentiated thyroid cancer.
- Recognize patient counseling regarding systemic therapeutic options for locally unresectable anaplastic/poorly differentitaed thyroid cancer.
- Determine the indications for appropriate vocal cord evaluation pre- and post-reoperative neck surgery, especially in patients with voice changes.
- Explain patient counseling for operative risks of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries and subsequent airway management options.
- Interpret molecular testing results in context of disease aggressiveness and therapeutic options.
Disclosures:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
For your credit transcript, please access our website 4 weeks post-completion at http://ccehs.upmc.com and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page. If you do not provide the last 5 digits of your SSN on the next page you will not be able to access a CME credit transcript. Providing your SSN is voluntary.
Release Date: 12/5/2024 | Last Modified On: 12/5/2024 | Expires: 12/5/2025
