Course Description
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Fortunately, in recent years, screening modalities and treatment options have improved. It is necessary to understand the details of the disease, its natural history, and clinical presentation so that appropriate diagnostic tools and treatment regimens can be structured. Understanding the different modalities currently available is important to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Tissue-sparing surgery, chemotherapy combinations, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy are important tools to treat patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Currently, most lung cancer treatments include, standard radiation, chemotherapy, image-guided external-beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, or proton therapy for the best chance of local control and long-term overall survival (OS). By understanding each screening and diagnostic modality as well as treatment options, the radiation therapy healthcare professional can assist the patient with treatment, improving OS. This CE course will review the anatomy of the lung, the most common types of lung cancer, their epidemiology, etiology, and clinical symptoms. Lung cancer screening protocols and techniques, as well as tumor staging, grading, and prevention strategies will be outlined. A variety of radiation therapy treatment options for these types of lung cancers will be covered including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.

Learning Objectives
After reviewing the content, the participant should be able to:

• IDENTIFY tumor histology and pathways associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).
• SUMMARIZE the roles of radiation therapy, surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and medical oncology in the management of patients with NSCLC and SCLC.
• ASSESS emerging multidisciplinary approaches to managing patients with NSCLC or SCLC.
• OUTLINE epidemiologic and etiologic information pertinent to NSCLC and SCLC.
• EXPLAIN the clinical presentations for patients with lung cancer.
• IDENTIFY the screening tools, detection methods, diagnosis, grading, staging systems, and preventative strategies for NSCLC and SCLC.

Categories: Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry/Treatment

In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 21 out of 28 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 2.5 ARRT Category A credits.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board for 2.5 MDCB credits.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit (for Technical credits). 

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.