This is notification that the twenty-third issue of the Virtual Journal Club (VJC) is available on the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) website. To access it, visit the Virtual Journal Club Surveys page or follow the  direct link to the survey. 

"Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancers: an update for recent advances in therapeutics."

Clement Chung

J Oncol Pharm Practice. Epub April, 2015

Learning Objectives:

• Improve the current level of knowledge regarding tyrosine kinase inhibitors for epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancers.
• Gain familiarisation with clinically relevant EGFR gene mutations associated with sensitivity (i.e. sensitizing mutations) to small molecule EGFR TKI associated with lung cancer.
• Identify efficacy/toxicity of small molecule epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors as targeted therapies for the gene mutations associated with lung cancer.
• Update on current non-small cell lung cancers guidelines in-particular  EGFR gene mutation testing should now be conducted in all patients with lung adenocarcinoma or mixed lung cancers with an adenocarcinoma component, regardless of characteristics such as smoking status, gender or race. 

As a reminder, ISOPP's Virtual Journal Club features online articles from the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP). Members are encouraged to read articles and then answer a series of multiple choice questions through the Virtual Journal Club Surveys. 

After completing the questionnaire, a certificate will be emailed to you. Although not formally accredited for continuing medical education (CME) points, participation is equal to one hour of CME activity.  

Members are also encouraged to use the Member Discussion Forum to stimulate discussion about articles they have read. Your ISOPP membership provides many great benefits and we are hopeful you will find the Virtual Journal Club another asset to your oncology pharmacy practice.

Regards
 

Felice Musicco

Publications Chair
publications@isopp.org

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