Palliative Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (19 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Up to a third of cancer patients go onto developing brain metastasis, with lung and breast cancer accounting for most cases. The average survival from the time of diagnosis ranges from 2 to 7 months. Our understanding of optimum management has improved with the increasing awareness of the impact of molecular alterations and their prognostic implications. Recently published guidelines have also acknowledged the need to treat specific subsets of cancers separately, a case in point being the American society of clinical oncology guidelines on managing brain metastases due to HER 2 positive breast cancers. However, it is difficult to ignore the central role of radiotherapy in the management of brain metastases. This activity aims to review and evaluate the interprofessional team's role in the provision of radiotherapy to patients with intracranial metastases.

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 anatomy and physiology of the blood-brain barrier, which predisposes to the development of intracranial metastasis.
  • Outline the appropriate indications and contraindications for the use of palliative radiotherapy in patients with Intracranial metastasis.
  • Describe the equipment, personnel, preparation, and technique involved in providing palliative radiotherapy for intracranial metastasis.
  • Review the clinical significance and recent advances in the provision of palliative radiotherapy to manage intracranial metastasis.

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Method of Participation and Credit

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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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This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

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