Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Toolkit for Veterans: Expert Guidance on Screening, Biomarker Testing, and Providing Personalized Treatment Plans

Program Chair

Millie Das, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine
Chief of Oncology, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Palo Alto, California

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This activity aims to enhance clinicians’ expertise in managing lung cancer in veterans by improving their ability to implement effective lung cancer screening strategies, apply precision oncology through biomarker-driven approaches, select appropriate targeted therapies across various stages of NSCLC treatment, and optimize patient outcomes by proactively addressing immune-related adverse effects associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of VA clinicians involved in the evaluation and management of veterans with lung cancer, including medical and radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, and advanced practice providers (eg, oncology nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Readily identify veteran patients eligible for LCS and potential barriers to LCS completion, and engage in SDM to improve the timely and accurate diagnosis of NSCLC
  • Identify opportunities for biomarker testing to inform precision oncology approaches and consider patient factors when developing treatment plans for veterans with NSCLC
  • Explain available and emerging targeted treatment options across NSCLC lines of therapy
  • Develop proactive strategies to mitigate, identify, and manage emerging irAEs in veteran patients with NSCLC receiving ICI treatment

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.

ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER

Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.

ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER DISCLAIMER

Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Faculty Member Disclosures
Millie Das, MD Advisory Boards: Janssen, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Natera, Merus, OncoHost, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Summit Therapeutics, Novartis, Genentech, Boehringer Ingelheim, RayzeBio.
Consulting: Janssen, Gilead Sciences, Daiichi Sankyo, Bristol Myers Squibb, Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Research Support: Amgen, CellSight Technologies, Genentech, Merck, Varian Medical Systems.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity

The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:

  • Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Russie Allen, M.S., Accreditation & Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Caitlin Rothermel, MPH, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • A nurse reviewer has nothing to disclose.
  • A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC has nothing to disclose.
  • Lauren Bartunek, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Heather Gee, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort 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 expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

RELEASED DATE: January 06, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: January 06, 2027

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