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Highlights of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 49th Annual Meeting CME

October 28, 2007 - November 1, 2007, Los Angeles, California

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This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

Release Date: March 5, 2008; Valid for credit through March 5, 2009

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Physicians - maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Highlight recent studies of radiation therapy in the setting of cancer (lung, head and neck, prostate, breast);
  2. Define the role of radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer;
  3. Outline the importance of optimal radiation dosing in the treatment of cancers such as lung cancer;
  4. Discuss the utility of CT scanning in planning and monitoring of radiation therapy for cancer; and
  5. Detail efforts to limit toxicity associated with the delivery of radiation therapy, especially in lung cancer.
Authors and Disclosures

Avraham Eisbruch, MD
Disclosure: Avraham Eisbruch, MD, has disclosed that he has served a consultant to sanofi-aventis.


Robert Chevrier
Disclosure: Robert Chevrier has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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