Radiation Oncology – A Comprehensive Review 2016

Oakstone Clinical Update (SA-CME)

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Learn from Experts

With the most relevant information in radiation oncology, this CME course focuses on topics such as organ system anatomy, new treatment modalities and challenges faced in radiation oncology. The program is intended for practicing radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows. Radiation Oncology — A Comprehensive Review will guide you in:

• Understanding the importance of clinical evaluation of cancer patients during various treatment phases
• Formulating effective curative and palliative treatment goals
• Discovering the latest treatment options like thermal ablation, proton therapy and more
• Prescribing and implementing radiation therapy while minimizing toxicity to patients
• Evaluating and overcoming radiation oncology challenges

Expand Your Skills

This learn-at-your-own-pace review in radiation oncology provides a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ that can be used toward the ABR’s MOC Part II requirements. Available online, it provides access to unbiased, evidence-based content and case-based reviews so you can expand your knowledge and incorporate the latest guidelines into your daily practice.

Accreditation

Oakstone Publishing, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: November 30, 2016
Date Credits Expire: November 30, 2019
Estimated time to complete: 26.25 hours

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Define the initial clinical evaluation of a cancer patient — using physical exam, history, relevant diagnostic studies, and communication with referring and other physicians involved
• Formulate effective and curative palliative treatment goals
• Describe and manage informed consent
• Organize patient education
• Apply treatment planning
• Use clinically appropriate treatment aids
• Formulate appropriate dosages
• Discuss effective delivery of treatment
• Perform patient evaluation during treatment
• Perform follow-up evaluation of the patient

Intended Audience

The program is intended for practicing radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows.

Topics/Speaker:

• New Modalities – Protons – Thomas F. Delaney, MD

• New Modalities: Thermal Ablation for Treatment of Liver and Bone Metastases – Mark W. Dewhirst, DVM, PhD, FASTRO

• Imaging – Fang-Fang Yin, PhD

• Central Nervous System Tumors: Brain Metastases – Grace J. Kim, MD, PhD

• Central Nervous System Tumors: Gliomas – John P. Kirkpatrick, MD, PhD

• Head and Neck Tumors: Trials and PET-CT – David S. Yoo, MD, PhD

• Head and Neck Tumors: HPV, Postop, Planning, Progression, Palliation – David S. Yoo, MD, PhD

• Thoracic Tumors: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer – Joseph K. Salama, MD

• Thoracic Tumors: Small Cell Lung Cancer and Pleural Mesothelioma – Christopher Ryan Kelsey, MD

• Upper Gastrointestinal Tumors: Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas – Christopher G. Willett, MD

• Liver Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy – Brian G. Czito, MD

• Lower Gastrointestinal Tumors: Colon, Rectum, Anus – Manisha Palta, MD

• Genitourinary Tumors: Prostate – W. Robert Lee, MD, MS, MEd

• Genitourinary Tumors: Bladder and Ureter – Ronald C. Chen, MD, MPH

• Genitourinary Tumors: Testis, Penis, and Kidney – Jason A. Efstathiou, MD, Dphil

• Breast Tumors: Post-Mastectomy Radiotherapy – Janet K. Horton, MD

• Breast Tumors: Breast Conservation Therapy – Rachel C. Blitzblau, MD, PhD

• Soft Tissue Sarcomas – David G. Kirsch, MD

• Lymphomas: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma – Andrea Ng, MD

• Lymphomas: Hodgkin Lymphoma and Myeloma/Plasmacytomas – Christopher Ryan Kelsey, MD

• Gynecologic Tumors: Cervix and Vagina – Akila N. Viswanathan, MD, MPH

• Gynecologic Tumors: Uterus and Vulva – Junzo P. Chino, MD

• Experimental and Historical Development of Total Body Irradiation for Bone Marrow Transplantation – Edward C. Halperin, MD, MA

• Pediatric Malignancies I – Torunn I. Yock, MD, MCH

• Pediatric Malignancies II – Torunn I. Yock, MD, MCH

• Skin Cancer – Paul M. Busse, MD, PhD