Update on the Treatment of Cervical and Uterine Carcinoma: Focus on Topotecan

Update on the Treatment of Cervical and Uterine Carcinoma: Focus on Topotecan James V. Fiorica Oncologist 2002; 7(Suppl 5): 36-45 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in clinical pharmacology and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Identify the need for new chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of advanced gynecologic malignancies. Describe antitumor activity of topotecan in patients with advanced cervical cancer. Identify other gynecologic malignancies in which the use of topotecan is currently being explored. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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