MASCC Webinar: The Great Debate: G-CSF Prophylaxis and FN Risk Stratification: Personalizing Treatment Choices and Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care

Wednesday January 31, 2024

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM UTC / 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Agenda:

• Introduction – Prof Florian Scotté
• Overview of the Guidelines, followed by the cost-effectiveness of G-CSF and the role of biosimilars – Prof Bernardo Rapoport
• Case Review: Discussing the approach and decision to use G-CSF prophylaxis efficacy, safety, potential side effects
  – Case 1 presented by Dr Nicole Kuderer
  – Case 2 presented by Prof Alexandre Chan
• Panel Discussion and Q&A

Learning Objectives:

• To provide an overview of neutropenia guidelines and cost effectiveness of using G-CSF
• To improve the understanding of clinicians in identifying when a patient might be eligible for G-CSF prophylaxis and when to treat in taking a shared decision approach
• The patient experience of G-CSF prophylaxis and how it impacts quality of life, adherence, and disease outcomes
• Identify strategies to optimally manage side effects of G-CSF prophylaxis and related toxicities in patients with febrile neutropenia

This webinar is made possible by sponsorship provided by Sandoz