Head and Neck

This is a lecture-based educational format designed to update attendees on the latest evidence-based practice recommendations for head and neck cancer radiation therapy. Scientific updates which inform practice as well as technological advances which are relevant to best outcomes for patients will be addressed.

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of 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:

  • Select appropriate radiation dose and fractionation schedules for early and advanced-stage nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients.
  • Coordinate surgery timing and chemotherapy if needed into the management of oral cavity, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients who will require postoperative radiation therapy.
  • Carry out target delineation for intensity modulated radiation therapy planning according to standard guidelines.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.75 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 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
05/08/2023
Course expires: 
05/07/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2023 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course onDemand
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Sue S. Yom, MD, PhD, FASTRO, is employed by the University of California, San Francisco and has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Annual Refresher Course Planning Committee had control over the content of this activity.

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

  • 1.75 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 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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