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 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

10 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

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.

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.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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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