Best Practices for the Continuum of Care, a Multidisciplinary Approach

This panel discussion (part 2) presents on overcoming barriers to come for lung cancer, and includes a pulmonologist, a radiation oncologist, a thoracic surgeon, and a medical oncologist. The panel covers lung cancer screening, diagnostic workup and staging for lung cancer patients, appropriate tissue analysis including molecular workup, and treatment options. This will be followed by a discussion and open question session.

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, internists, family practitioners and radiation oncology residents.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Discuss decision making for concurrent chemotherapy.
  • Discuss considerations for safe radiotherapy delivery.
  • Discuss identification and management of pneumonitis.
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: 
11/24/2021
Course expires: 
11/30/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Deep Dive on Lung Cancer Stage III and IV
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Dawn Owen, PhD, MD, is employed by the Mayo Clinic has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.

Jacob Sands, MD, is employed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is a consultant and on the Advisory Board of AstraZeneca and Blueprint Medicines.

The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Education Committee had control over the content of this activity. All relevant relationships have been mitigated.

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Committee Disclosure

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 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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