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ForwardPractical Management Strategies for Advanced Stage Gynecologic Cancer Patients (PRO 10)
For the practical radiation oncology program, this activity includes three speakers for education on the following complex presentations for managing advanced stage gynecologic cancer patients. 1) Kevin Albuquerque, MD Radiotherapy across the spectrum of metastatic GYN malignancies: A case-based discussion of the definitive management strategies for oligometastatic cervical cancer and the role of SBRT/high dose RT in oligometastatic, oligoprogressive, and bulky pelvic tumors in GYN malignancies. 2) Dominique Rash, MD Salvaging the primary: definitive reirradiation or palliation? A case-based discussion of the considerations and calculations that are performed when addressing central recurrences following initial pelvic radiation with either external beam radiation or combined EBRT and brachytherapy. This includes a discussion of the goal EQD2 doses for both the target volumes and the organs at risk, and the additional challenges of approaching such patients in the context of recent systemic therapy advances. 3) Sage Bolte, PhD Management of sexual side effects of radiotherapy and progressive disease for the advanced stage patient: A certified sex therapist provides practical recommendations for counseling and resources for patients suffering from side effects of progressive cancer and therapy with respect to sexual health and menopause symptoms.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the interests of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses and radiation dosimetrists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
- Approach a patient with oligometastatic cervical and endometrial cancer with a strategy that expands upon palliation.
- Consider the approach to reirradiation for patients with GYN malignancies.
- Avani Dholakia Rao, MD, is employed by Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Dr. Rao receives grant/research funding from Ion Beam Applications.
- Kevin V. Albuquerque, MD, is employed by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Albuquerque receives honoraria, travel expenses and compensation from ACR and Elsevier Clinical Path.
- Dominique L. Rash, MD, is employed by University of California San Diego.
- Sage Bolte, PhD, is employed by INOVA Health Foundation.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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
- 1.25 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 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.