Of the estimated 74,200 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma each year in the United States, approximately 22% are follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent, diffcult-to-treat B-cell malignancy. Most patients are diagnosed at an average age of 63 years. Despite the introduction of novel therapies during the past decade, complications such as delayed presentation and treatment and evolving disease subtypes continue to hamper patient outcomes, and multiple recurrences with available therapies are common. Currently, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant is the only curative therapeutic modality for relapsed/refractory disease. However, the risk for comorbidities and secondary cancers limits the utility of this treatment upfront. Further research is required to determine the optimal timing and role of transplant and novel therapies to keep the remission rate among FL patients high and durable.

1. Evaluate patient and disease-related factors that can inform personalized care plans for patients with relapsed/refractory FL;
2. Assess emerging efficacy and safety data on novel therapeutic approaches for relapsed/refractory FL;
3. Outline strategies to integrate novel therapies into current FL clinical practice.

There is no fee to participate in or claim CME credit for this activity.

In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must submit a completed evaluation at the end of the activity.

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The University of Cincinnati designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals who are in a position to control content, to disclose any relevant relationships with any commercial interest related to this activity. The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity and levels of evidence. Disclosure will be made at the time of activity.

University of Cincinnati staff members, i3 Health staff members, and the peer/content reviewers for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Medical Director & Program Planners

i3Health Education

Anas Younes, MD, Course Director
Michael Bramwell, MPH
Sandra Ruesch, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, SANE-A
Amanda Thompson, Managing Editor

University of Cincinnati Continuing Medical Education Office

Bruce Gebhardt, MD
Susan P. Tyler, MEd, CMP, CHCP, Director
Heather Muskopf, Program Manager

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This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and Celgene Corporation.