OVERVIEW

Breast - Refresher 2022 is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course opens: 05/23/2022
Course expires: 05/22/2025

Description :
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies treated by radiation oncologists. Indications for radiation in patients with breast cancer are increasingly dependent on advances in surgery and systemic treatments and an improved understanding of tumor biology. Recent clinical trials indicate a variety of fractionation regimens involving whole breast or partial breast treatment are equally effective in patients with early-stage breast cancer. This course reviews the latest evidence supporting hypofractionated and ultrashort hypofractionated treatment regimens as well as indications for post-mastectomy and regional nodal irradiation. Radiation techniques will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Discuss a variety of equally effective radiation treatment options for patients with early-stage breast cancer and determine the best option for the individual patient through shared decision-making.
• Determine when and how to perform regional nodal irradiation.
• Determine the best radiation technique for delivering treatment to an individual patient.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.