Tumor Board with Expert Faculty Panel–90 minutes

Breakout Sessions–90 minutes

• Biomarker Testing: Guidelines and Challenges
• Strategies to Optimize mCRC Treatment Selection
• Patient Counseling

Problem-based Learning Tabletop Exercise of mCRC Patient Cases–60 minutes

Action Plans Development and Summary Report Outs–30 minutes

Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply the latest guideline recommendations regarding biomarker testing in mCRC
• Describe when biomarker testing should be performed, including the process/protocols and the role of the multidisciplinary team
• Explain the need for biomarker testing to guide individualized therapy decisions to their colleagues and patients
• Review targeted therapeutic options for the treatment of mCRC and identify their utilization in appropriate patients
• Describe the role of CRC care team members and explain techniques to increase communication and collaboration
• Formulate a plan for testing-related discussions with patients and encourage participation in treatment planning

Oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, physician assistants, nurses, and other health care professionals involved in the care of patients with CRC.

This activity is hosted by The France Foundation, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ACSP), and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC).

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The France Foundation, American Society of Clinical Pathology, and Association of Community Cancer Centers. The France Foundation 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.

Physicians: The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: The France Foundation designates this activity for 4.5 nursing contact hours.

Physician Assistants: The France Foundation 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 4.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 11/30/2023. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ABIM: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ABPath: This activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program. Learners may earn up to 4.5 Lifelong Learning credits.

This project is provided by an educational grant from Pfizer.