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Although this activity is no longer certified for credit, we believe that it contains important information and hope you'll review, print or email it to a colleague. Accreditation extended through June 2008
A case-based discussion of strategies for managing primary melanoma. Authors: James M. Grichnik, MD, PhD
1. Interested in reading the publication and earning CME credits on-line? Click here to register, download the publication and take the CME test and evaluation on line. 2. Just want to download the publication? Click here to download the publication. You can always print out and fax the CME information to us later. Continuing Medical Education Information Instructions for participation:
To receive up to 1.5 AMA PRA category 1 credits for this activity:
Target Audience This activity is directed toward dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, surgical and medical oncologists, general surgeons, oncology nurses, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals who treat or screen for melanoma. Statement of Need Primary melanomas are defined as the mass of cells confined to the original site of tumor development. In the absence of clinically evident regional or distant metastatic disease, they are classified as either stage I or stage II melanomas by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system. The prognosis for stage I or II patients is generally good if the disease is correctly treated. Therefore, clinicians should be familiar with the appropriate management of primary melanomas to maximize the chance for a cure. This publication describes in detail the management of primary melanomas and highlights important controversies that arise when caring for these patients. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the participants will be able to Continuing Education Credit The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 1.8 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education will be granted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center�s Commission on Accreditation. We gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Schering-Plough Corporation in support of this activity. Contributing Authors and Disclosure David R. Byrd, MD
David E. Elder, MB, ChB, FRCPA
James M. Grichnik, MD, PhD
John M. Kirkwood, MD
Merrick I. Ross, MD, FA C S
Date of Original Release: August 1, 2006
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