Biology + Radiation & Cancer Physics Science Highlights
This session highlights ten of the most clinically relevant abstracts within the Biology + Radiation & Cancer Physics track(s) of the 2022 ASTRO Annual Meeting Scientific Program.
Category
  • Radiobiology
  • Physics
Format
  • Science Highlights
  • CME only
Credits
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Certificate of Attendance
Gray Zone - Can't Touch This: A Non-biopsiable, Symptomatic, Intraspinal Lesion Radiographically Consistent with Primary Low Grade Glioma
The ultimate goal of radiation oncology research is to improve clinical care.  As a specialty, we tackle diverse research questions, addressing every type of cancer and encompassing cancer biology and radiation physics.  But despite our best efforts, evidence-based medicine cannot provide 1 clear
Category
  • Central Nervous System
Format
  • Gray Zone
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Framework for Quality Assurance of Ultra-High Dose Rate Clinical Trials Investigating FLASH Effects and Current Technology Gaps
This journal activity provides practitioners with essential technological context for FLASH-RT clinical trial QC considerations, including review of critical reportable parameters, novel dosimetry challenges, and implications for future system- and protocol-specific credentialing.
Category
  • Other
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Clinical Factors Associated with 30-Day Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Brain Metastases Radiotherapy
This journal activity provides practitioners with the knowledge needed to aid in identifying which patients may benefit from brain metastasis-directed radiation therapy. Understanding these factors may help patients and their families clarify their goals of care.
Category
  • Central Nervous System
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Oligometastatic Disease in Community Practice
This activity reviews the various oligometastatic states, existing and upcoming data supporting radiation in appropriately selected patients, intersection of radiation with systemic therapy, and practical applications of radiation treatment delivery with a focus on stereotactic ablative radiation
Category
  • Immunotherapy
  • Other
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
Late Toxicity and Health-related Quality of Life Following Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This journal activity provides practitioners with the knowledge needed to appropriate counsel and educate patients requiring chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer and provide practitioners with the knowledge regarding common late effects of treatment in this patient population.
Category
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Gray Zone - Isolated Tumor Cells in Sentinel Lymph Nodes – Does It Really Matter?
The ultimate goal of radiation oncology research is to improve clinical care.  As a specialty, we tackle diverse research questions, addressing every type of cancer and encompassing cancer biology and radiation physics.  But despite our best efforts, evidence-based medicine cannot provide 1 clear
Category
  • Gynecologic Cancer
Format
  • Gray Zone
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Treatment of Oligometastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An ASTRO/ESTRO Clinical Practice Guideline
This journal activity provides practitioners with the knowledge needed to treat oligometastatic cancer.
Category
  • Lung Cancer
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Challenging Cases in Breast Cancer: Rare Breast Cancer Histologies and Presentations
This activity includes a panel of experts from breast radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, and pathology to discuss the following rare histologies/breast cancer presentations: 1) Pleomorphic LCIS- diagnosis and differential (path) appropriate margin width (surgeon), role of ad
Category
  • Breast Cancer
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Gender-Affirming Surgery and Cancer: Considerations for Radiation Oncologists for Pelvic Radiation in Transfeminine Patients
This journal activity provides practitioners with the fundamental understanding needed to care for transfeminine patients with cancer, including overview of gender affirming surgeries, nodal coverage and radiation techniques, as well as  expert recommendations for communication with transgendered
Category
  • Gynecologic Cancer
Format
  • CME only
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance

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