Head And Neck - Refresher 2022

Head And Neck - Refresher 2022 is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course opens: 05/06/2022
Course expires: 06/05/2025

Description :
This is a lecture-based educational format designed to update participants on the latest evidence-based practice recommendations for head and neck cancer radiation therapy. Scientific updates which inform practice, as well as technological advances which are relevant to best outcomes for patients, will be addressed. Participants will be offered opportunities for self-assessment to test their knowledge and will be equipped with guidance and references to address their gaps in knowledge or understanding.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Select appropriate radiation dose and fractionation schedules for early and advanced-stage nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients.
• Coordinate surgery timing and chemotherapy if needed in the management of oral cavity, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients who will require postoperative radiation therapy.
• Carry out target delineation for intensity modulated radiation therapy planning according to standard international guidelines.

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