Proton Therapy for Pediatric Brain and Skull Base Tumors

Proton Therapy for Pediatric Brain and Skull Base Tumors is organized by Baptist Health South Florida and will be held from Feb 01, 2018 - Feb 01, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is Pediatricians, Pediatric Oncologists, Hematologists/Oncologists, Infectious Disease Pediatricians, Pediatric General Internists, Family Physicians, Neonatologists and Emergency Department Physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description :
This course will discuss the value proposition of proton therapy to precisely target a tumor and minimize the effects of radiation dose in uninvolved healthy tissue.

Learning Objectives :
• Discuss the incidence of specific late adverse effects on children treated with radiation therapy.
• Examine the dosimetric and clinical evidence supporting the use of proton therapy in children.
• Implement strategies that mitigate the adverse effects of radiotherapy-related toxicities impacting quality of life and overall functional status for pediatric survivors.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.