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Treatment Option for Patients with Early-stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Program Code:
EDU416
Date:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
SPEAKER(S):
Jeffrey Bogart, MD
Frank Detterbeck, MD
Description
This session will focus on treatment of early stage non-small cell lung cancer. In particular, surgical data will be discussed and compared to emerging data on SBRT. Technical aspect of SBRT delivery including immobilization, image-guidance and motion control will also be discussed. At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to do the following: 1. Discuss treatment options for early stage non-small cell lung cancer including surgery versus SBRT. 2. Summarize data supporting SBRT for early stage non-small cell lung cancer. 3. Explain the technical aspect of SBRT delivery.