Methods for reducing normal tissue complication probabilities in oropharyngeal cancer: Dose Reduction or PTV Elimination
IJROBP Journal SA-CME activity for November 1, 2016 (Volume 95, Issue 4) explores the technology and technique related to reducing to normal structures in the head neck by reducing prescribed dose and margin for setup uncertainty.
This course is available from September 22, 2016, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 21, 2018.
Target Audience
This program is designed to meet the interest of radiation oncologists and radiation oncology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the motivation for treatment de-intensification in the management of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
- List examples of strategies currently under evaluation in prospective trials for treatment de-intensification in the management of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
- Define the Normal Tissue Complication Probabilities (NTCP) model and how it is used to predict radiation toxicities for head and neck malignancies.
Kevin S. Oh, MD, has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.
Stuart E. Samuels, MD, PhD has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.
The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Journal CME Task Force and CME/MOC 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
- 1.00 Certificate of AttendanceThis activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- 1.00 SA-CME
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this Journal-based CME activity 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.
This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 1.00 self-assessment credits.
Price
Course Fees:
ASTRO members must log in to the ASTRO website to view and receive the discounted member rate.
- Nonmember: $30
- Member: $25
Policies:
No refunds, extensions, or substitutions will be made for those participants who, for any reason, have not completed the course by the end of the qualification date. The qualification date for each course is listed in the course catalog on the ASTRO website under availability.
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The course and its materials will only be available on the ASTRO website for that 3 year period regardless of purchase date. At the expiration of the qualification, participants will no longer have access to the course or its materials. ASTRO reserves the right to remove a course before the end of its qualification period.
Required Hardware/software
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