Radiation Oncology Management of Lung Cancer in NC: Update on Small-Cell Lung Cancer - SPOC

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Webinar Description

Ashley Weiner, MD, PhD, presents on the role of radiotherapy for small-cell lung cancer. She provides overview of radiation oncology, and a walk through a patient's pathway from initial consultation with a radiation oncologist to treatment and follow-up. Finally, she reviews the indications for, logistics of, and side effects of radiation for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (limited and extensive stage).

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the role for, logistics of, and toxicity of thoracic radiotherapy for small cell lung cancer.
  • Distinguish the indications for and types of cranial radiotherapy for small cell lung cancer.
  • Differentiate between extensive stage and limited stage small cell lung cancer.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
09/30/2027
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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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Ashley Weiner, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
UNC Health – UNC Medical Center
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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  • Complete the assessment with a score of 80% or better
  • Complete the evaluation
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