Continuing Education
HLA Variants and Immune-Related Pneumonitis in NSCLC: Enhancing Precision in Care
Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
CE Credits: 0.5 hours
Related Topics: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), HLA Testing, HLA Variants, Lung Cancer, Adverse Event Management
Activity Description
This continuing education session aims to enhance the understanding of how specific HLA variants, such as HLA-B35 and HLA-DRB104, predispose NSCLC patients to immune-related pneumonitis when treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). It emphasizes the clinical importance of HLA testing as a predictive tool to identify high-risk patients and guide treatment strategies for better outcomes. By focusing on precision medicine, the session supports healthcare professionals in personalizing cancer care to reduce adverse effects and improve patient management.
CE Credit: 0.5 hours
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the role of specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) variants in predisposing patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related pneumonitis.
- Identify the clinical utility of HLA testing in predicting and managing the risk of pneumonitis in NSCLC patients undergoing ICI therapy.
Obtaining CE Credit
To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:
- Reviewing the course learning materials.
- Confirming information provided on registration.
- Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
- Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
- Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.
Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.
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