Conference Report

Oncology Nursing Society Conference: Review of Radiotherapy and Surgery

Source: CCO Independent Conference Coverage of the 2008 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress*

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Oncology Nursing Society Conference: Review of Radiotherapy and Surgery

Faculty:

Carrie Daly, RN, MS, AOCN
Annette Quinn, RN, MSN

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/06/08

Expiration Date: 08/05/09

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe microvascular surgical techniques used to treat head and neck cancer
Discuss the use of radiation therapy, both therapeutic and palliative, in the treatment of cancer
Explain options for the treatment of prostate cancer

Topics covered include:

Microvascular Surgery of the Head and Neck: Overview
Microvascular Surgery of the Head and Neck: Free Flap Surgery
Microvascular Surgery of the Head and Neck: Additional Considerations
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Treatment of Brain Tumors Using Radiation Therapy
Treatment Options for Glioblastomas
High-Tech Options: Palliative Radiotherapy
Other Modalities of Interest: Vertebroplasty, Radiofrequency Ablation, Radiopharmaceuticals
Concluding Remarks

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