Proton and Modern Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Brain and Other Solid Tumors
Date:
Jul 14, 2021 from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (ET)
This lecture will address application of proton beam therapy and other advanced radiation oncology technologies in treatment of both CNS and non-CNS tumors in children and young people; the focus of advanced radiotherapy is improvement in disease-related outcomes as well as toxicity reduction and survivorship advancement, and each of which will be specifically addressed.
Learning objectives
- Review the differences between proton therapy and x-ray therapy.
- Discuss the importance of multidisciplinary approach to use of advanced radiotherapy techniques.
- Review the impact of radiotherapy on survivorship, and methods of survivorship improvement through reduced radiation exposure.
Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. - Welcome/Introduction, Michael J. Fisher, MD
- 8:05 a.m. - Lecture, Christine Hill-Kayser, MD
- 8:50 a.m. - Q&A moderated by Michael J. Fisher, MD
- 9:00 a.m. - Adjourn
Moderator
Speaker
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Contact
Shelly Norbury
856-397-5588
ACCME Accreditation Statement: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement: Christine Hill-Kayser, MD (Speaker), Michael Fisher, MD (Moderator), Katie Lockwood, MD MEd, (CHOP Talks Course Director), and Monica S. Williams (CME Planner) and others as appropriate have no relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest to disclose.
Related specialties, oncology, hematology, general pediatrics