OVERVIEW

Peri-Operative Therapy in Thoracic Cancer is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course Opens: 01/31/2022
Course Expires: 01/30/2025

Description:
The course presents a review of recent changes in the management of resected NSCLC as well as the management of patients with early stage NSCLC treated with SBRT. The four main topics are:

  • Neo-adjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy
  • Adjuvant Targeted therapy
  • Post-operative Radiotherapy
  • Lung SBRT Distinguishing Progression vs Radiation Fibrosis

Additionally, there is an extra video session on Screening and How Imaging/Staging Availability Affects Survival. It covers the indications, and pitfalls associated with lung cancer screening.

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

  • Discuss adjuvant targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
  • Explain the role of post-operative radiation therapy.
  • Describe patient management after completion of SBRT.
  • Describe the current recommendations for lung cancer screening.
Credits

Accreditation
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
1.25 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 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1.25 Certificate of Attendance
This activity was designated for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianSurgeonsOncologistsRadiologistsResidentsNursesRadiation OncologistsMedical Oncologists

    SPECIALITIES

    OncologyPulmonologists

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