Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy Sequencing in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

It is critical that the practicing radiation oncologist understand the available evidence and safety of combined ICI with radiation therapy in breast cancer treatment. This systematic review summarizes available literature, highlighting significant gaps in research outcomes, and proposes use of a checklist to guide further clinical research.

Please visit https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(24)00006-3/fulltext to read the related journal article online. 

This activity is available from March 14, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 13, 2026.

Target Audience

This course is designed to meet the interest of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and radiation oncology residents.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the current data regarding combination ICI and radiation therapy in breast cancer treatment.
  • Describe pertinent gaps in clinical research in combining ICI and radiation in breast cancer treatment.   
  • Apply proposed checklist to future clinical research endeavors.

 

 

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 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.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
03/14/2024
Course expires: 
03/13/2026
Cost:
$49.00
Rating: 
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Sue Yom, MD, PhD, FASTRO, is employed by the University of California and receives compensation from Bristol-Myers Squibb, NRG Oncology, EMD Serono.

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

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

 

 

Disclosure link: 
ASTRO Education Committee

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

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 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.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
$49.00
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Course Fees:
ASTRO members must log in to the ASTRO website to view and receive the discounted member rate.

  • Nonmember: $49
  • Member: $0


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