Scleroderma and Cancer: What are the Connections
Offered By: National Scleroderma Foundation via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between scleroderma and cancer in this informative 54-minute conference talk from the 2024 National Scleroderma Conference. Delve into the latest research suggesting an increased cancer risk in scleroderma patients and examine potential reasons for this association. Learn about recent data indicating that cancer may be a trigger for the autoimmune response in scleroderma, potentially contributing to its development in some patients. Discuss the implications of these findings for treatment approaches and cancer screening protocols in scleroderma patients. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Laura K. Hummers, MD, ScM, as she presents current understanding and future directions in this important area of scleroderma research.
Syllabus
Scleroderma and Cancer: What are the Connections, Laura K. Hummers MD, ScM
Taught by
National Scleroderma Foundation
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