Gynecologic: Vulvar and Vaginal

This refresher course aims to provide an overview of the treatment of vulvar and vaginal cancer, review current data regarding the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of localized disease and nodal disease, and explore current treatment paradigms. This session includes a discussion of current treatment paradigms, modern radiation treatment techniques, systemic therapies, incorporating predictive molecular studies into practice, and multidisciplinary approaches to optimize outcomes. A brief discussion of supportive care and normal-tissue toxicity is also included.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

  • Implement modern radiation techniques and coordinate multidisciplinary care for the definitive management of vulvar and vaginal cancer.
  • Incorporate predictive molecular studies into practice.
  • Support patients through treatment to minimize delays in treatment completion.
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: 
04/21/2025
Course expires: 
04/20/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2025 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course onDemand
Rating: 
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Planning Committee Disclosures
 

The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, ASTRO Education Committee had control over the content of this activity.

All relevant relationships have been mitigated.

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ASTRO Education Committee

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

  • 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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