Central Nervous System - Refresher 2021

Central Nervous System - Refresher 2021 is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course opens: 04/26/2021
Course expires: 04/25/2024

Description :
This refresher course lecture on adult central nervous system tumors provides a framework for understanding the classification of brain tumors including molecular diagnostics for gliomas. Using that framework, a literature review with an emphasis on new publications on treatment options for patients with adult central nervous system tumors is provided. Topics covered include gliomas, brain metastases, and benign brain tumors.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
• Recognize when RT is appropriate for meningioma, and understand the pathologic and radiographic features to determine the CTV, and what the likely toxicity profile is.
• Weigh the risks and benefits are for PCI and therapy for metastatic small cell lung cancer in the brain.
• Describe and apply the evidence for SRS to intact and resected brain metastases.