Interprofessional Care of Patients with Nasopharyngeal Cancer

To participate in this activity, please:

The addition of immunotherapy to platinum-based chemotherapy has led to significant health benefits in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer, but immune-related adverse events require vigilant care provided by an interprofessional, multidisciplinary care team. The principles of interprofessional collaboration and real-world strategies for implementation are outlined.

Course Credit:

0.25 AAPA Category I CME Credit
0.25 ACPE Contact Hours
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
0.25 ANCC Contact Hours
0.25 CA-BRN Contact Hours

Dates:

Opens: 2025-10-31
Closes: 2026-10-31

Target Audience:

This activity was developed for nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician associates, and physicians who provide care to patients with nasopharyngeal cancer.

This activity was self-funded by Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (Annenberg Center) 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 Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 0.25 hours. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

The Annenberg Center has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 hours AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 31, 2026. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13664, for 0.25 contact hours.
To receive credit for education contact hours outside of the state of California, please check with your state board of registered nursing for reciprocity.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Additional Content Planners

Rachel Feaster, PharmD, BCOP (Medical Writer)
No significant relationships to disclose.

Melissa Ketchum, CHCP (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

Gregory Scott, PharmD, RPh (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

All of the financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

    Contributing Faculty

  • Robert Ferris, MD, PhD

    Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Cancer Research, Health Sciences
    Hillman Professor of Oncology
    Professor of Otolaryngology, of Immunology, and of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine
    Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Christopher Flores, MD

    Family Medicine Physician
    Eisenhower Medical Center
    Rancho Mirage, California

  • LaTosha Mollette, DNP

    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic
    Jonesboro, Louisiana

  • Michael Smith, PharmD

    Clinical Pharmacist in Pain/Palliative Care
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution in the treatment landscape for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer.
  • Identify strategies to improve interprofessional care of patients with cancer, including nasopharyngeal cancer.

Faculty Disclosures

Robert Ferris, MD, PhD

Advisory Board: Adaptimmune,  Bristol-Myers Squibb, Coherus BioSciences, Inc., CureVac, Eisai Europe Limited,     Genmab, Hookipa Biotech GmbH, Instil Bio, Inc, Lifescience Dynamics Limited, MacroGenics, Inc., MeiraGTx, LLC, Merck, Merus NV, Numab Therapeutics AG, OncoCyte Corporation, Pfizer, Rakuten Medical, Inc, Regeneron, Seagen, Inc, SIRPant Immunotherapeutics, Inc, Vir Biotechnology, Inc

Board of Directors: CytoAgents

Consultant: Adagene Incorporated, Aduro Biotech, Inc., Bicara Therapeutics, Inc, Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC, Catenion, EMD Serono, Everest Clinical Research Corporation, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Federation Bio, Inc, Genocea Biosciences, Inc, Kowa Research Institute, Inc., Mirati Therapeutics, Inc, Nanobiotix, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation, Novasenta, PPD Development, L.P., Sanofi, Zymeworks, Inc.

Data Safety Monitoring Board: Mirror Biologics, Inc.

Research Support: Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca/MedImmune, Novasenta, Tesaro


Christopher Flores, MD

No relationships to disclose.

LaTosha Mollette, DNP

No relationships to disclose.

Michael Smith, PharmD

No relationships to disclose.