Latest Advances in Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 30 Minutes

Overview

This course provides an in-depth overview of the latest advances in endometrial cancer, highlighting the rising incidence and mortality rates of this common gynecologic malignancy. It addresses the challenges in diagnostics, particularly the limitations of traditional classification methods and the importance of molecular classification to improve treatment strategies. The role of targeted therapies is emphasized and new developments in hormone receptor targeting, and novel mutations are discussed. The course also underscores the rapidly evolving clinical environment and the need for ongoing research to enhance patient outcomes, preparing clinicians for future advancements in the field.

Target Audience

This CME initiative was designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify current challenges treating patients with endometrial cancer.
  2. Describe latest updates in diagnostics and testing for endometrial cancer.
  3. Discuss updates in therapeutics, including targeted therapies.                                                                                                               
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 0.50 credit.
Course opens: 
04/25/2025
Course expires: 
04/28/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Faculty

Allison Grubbs, MD

Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL 

Dr. Allison Grubbs is currently an assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at RUSH MD Anderson cancer center in Chicago. She is fortunate to have completed all of her medical training within the Chicagoland area and is a proud graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the Northwestern University OBGYN residency and Gynecologic Oncology fellowship. 

In addition to her clinical interests, she has significant academic interests in bioethics, specifically in how physician communication can influence the intensity of care at the end of life. She also serves on the ACOG and SGO bioethics committees.

Disclosures:

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Horizon CME (HCME) ensures that continuing education activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. 

All persons in a position to influence the content of an accredited continuing education activity provided by Horizon CME are required to disclose to HCME any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. All reported relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by Horizon CME.

Allison Grubbs, MD discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 0.50 credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
  2. Participate in the online activity.
  3. Complete the post-test
  4. Submit the evaluation form

DISCLAIMER:

This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

Required Hardware/software

Access to the internet is required.

Supported Browsers:

Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above

Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above

 

Supported Phones & Tablets:

 Android 4.0.3 and above

iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above