Pediatric

During the refresher course we will give a brief overview of the current state of treatment paradigms for the most common pediatric solid tumors requiring radiotherapy.  We will address the pitfalls and how to avoid them during treatment planning and will review best practices.  We will also review what the circumstances are in the pediatric population that help to drive the treatment decisions such as concern for late effects and adverse effects on development.

 

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of practicing radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, medical and clinical physicists, nurses and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology.

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this live activity, attendees should be able to do the following:
1.    Identify current radiation related treatment approaches to pediatric brain tumors.
2.    Discuss the current radiation related treatment approached to pediatric solid malignancies outside of the brain.
3.    Recognize, and avoid, the common pitfalls in radiotherapy and normal tissue dosimetry in the pediatric population.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
04/07/2020
Course expires: 
04/06/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2020 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course - onDemand
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Torunn Yock, MD, MCH, FASTRO is employed by  Massachusetts General Hospital and has no other disclosures to declare.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.

ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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