Bringing Rationalism to Empiricism: A Discussion on Empiric SBRT for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Lung cancer screening is resulting in a higher incidence of early-stage lung cancer diagnoses. This commonly occurs among older patients with chronic lung disease who are at high risk for complications with attaining pathologic confirmation. This activity reviews Empiric Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Collaborative Group consensus guidelines on when to offer empiric SBRT for radiographic early-stage lung cancer.
This activity is available from October 22, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on October 21, 2026.
Target Audience
The activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, diagnostic pathologists, and residents.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Feel confident providing empiric lung SBRT in the appropriate context.
- Discuss the competing risks of biopsy, empiric surgery, empiric SBRT, and continued surveillance.
- Laura Dover, MD, is employed by Ascension St. Vincent's East Cancer Treatment Center. Dr. Dover serves as a member of the Editorial Board for Practical Radiation Oncology.
The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Education Committee had control over the content of this activity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Certificate of AttendanceThis activity was designated for 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Price
Course Fees:
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Nonmember: $149
Member: $99
Member-in-training: $49
Student/Grad Student/PGY Member: $49
Postdoctoral Fellow Member: $49
If you are an ASTRO member from a low or lower-middle income country, as identified by the World Bank, you can receive a 50% discount off your corresponding registration for this activity. Please email [email protected] to inquire about the discount.
Policies:
No refunds, extensions, or substitutions will be made for those participants who, for any reason, have not completed the activity by the expiration date.
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The activity and its materials will only be available on the ASTRO website until October 21, 2026, regardless of purchase date. At the expiration of the activity, participants will no longer have access to the activity or its materials. ASTRO reserves the right to remove an activity before its expiration date.
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