Mycosis Fungoides: Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) which presents life-long management challenges. Although the prognosis for advanced disease is poor, for the majority of patients ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) which presents life-long management challenges. Although the prognosis for advanced disease is poor, for the majority of patients who present with early-stage disease, a number of efficacious treatment options are available. However, early-stage MF-CTCL still provides a significant challenge for clinicians. Due to the rare nature of this disease, clinicians are often not familiar with the presentation of MF-CTCL and an accurate diagnosis is frequently delayed, as early-stage MF-CTCL mimics a number of common cutaneous diseases.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:Describe signs and symptoms that should prompt suspicion of mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL)Identify barriers to the accurate diagnosis of MF-CTCL and explain how such barriers may be effectively addressedOutline an individualized approach to the treatment of early-stage MF-CTCL that includes appropriate use of skin-directed therapies for optimized patient care

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