Primary Brain Tumors: Diagnosis and Management Strategies - SPOC

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Dominique Higgins, MD, PhD, will provide an overview of diagnostic criteria for primary CNS brain tumors, and the current approved and investigational treatments that are available and on the horizon.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss diagnostic criteria for different brain tumors
  • Discuss the standard treatment course for these tumors
  • Describe existing and upcoming clinical trials for treatment

 

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Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
04/01/2024
Course expires: 
03/31/2028
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Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Research to Practice (formerly Medical and Surgical Oncology) webinars cover the spectrum of anti-cancer therapy, with a focus on recent research developments, both locally and at large, and what’s ready for regular practice. Perspectives from medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery will be included.

This series incorporates an understanding of practice dynamics and concerns throughout the state of North Carolina, and the availability of clinical trials and subspecialty expertise to inform care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Dominique Higgins, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Non-Credit Course does not have accreditation. It only offers general participation certificates.

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Requirements for Receiving Free General Participation Certificates

  • Watch the video
  • Complete the assessment with a score of 80% or better
  • Complete the evaluation
  • Download the certificate