Diagnosis and Treatment of Castleman Disease: The Role of the Oncology Nurse

Target Audience This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of oncology nurses, including advanced practice nurses (APNs) and registered nurses (RNs). It will also benefit other clinicians who manage patients with Castleman disease. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Outline the signs and symptoms of Castleman disease as they relate to early diagnosis
• Describe FDA-approved and guideline-recommended therapies for Castleman disease

Agenda

• Introduction to Castleman Disease
• Diagnosis of Castleman Disease
• Treatment of Castleman Disease
• The Patient's Journey
• Case Studies
• Conclusions
• Q&A

Nursing Continuing Education Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 1.25 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.