Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (5 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

10 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The management of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer with radiation therapy is nuanced. With lung cancer ranking as the foremost cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, clinicians face the imperative of optimizing treatment strategies for NSCLC, which represents the majority of lung cancer cases. Radiation therapy has emerged as a well-tolerated, noninvasive alternative for medically inoperable patients or those averse to surgery. Given the historical challenges associated with radiation therapy, recent advancements in delivery modalities have sparked renewed interest, showcasing improved 3-year survival rates in early lung cancer. Ongoing trials are scrutinizing the comparative efficacy of surgery versus radiation therapy in managing early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, underscoring the evolving landscape of therapeutic approaches and the imperative of evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.

This course navigates the complexities of radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer, discussing therapeutic options and noteworthy advancements in stereotactic body radiotherapy and hypofractionated radiation regimens, which have demonstrated promising outcomes, particularly in achieving high local control rates for peripheral and central lung tumors. While the ongoing discourse comparing the outcomes of surgery versus radiation therapy continues to unfold, this course equips clinicians with an evidence-based understanding of radiation therapy's evolving role in managing early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, including the indications, dosing regimens, complications, and interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for radiation therapy in managing early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

  • Differentiate between radiation therapy modalities suitable for treating early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

  • Apply evidence-based guidelines for the management of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer with radiation therapy.

  • Implement interprofessional team guidelines to improve lung cancer prevention, leading to fewer lung cancer cases and better patient outcomes.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Reviews

there is a question about treating anemia in NSCLC, however the answer description speaks only of the staging. not anemia treatment options.

Paul F. on 7/28/2021

Diane L. on 6/2/2022

Great review.

Richard P. on 12/17/2023

Fariborz M. on 3/7/2024

joerg r. on 3/19/2024

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