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University of Kentucky Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine Continuing Education

Lung Cancer Symposium Friday November 7, 2008

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Close Agenda Agenda for Friday November 7th, 2008
Time Topic
7:00 AM-8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM-8:15 AM Welcome and Overview
8:15 AM-9:00 AM The Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Revisited
9:00 AM-9:45 AM Lung Cancer Staging 2009: What's new?
9:45 AM-10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM-10:45 AM The Role of New Biologic Agents
10:45 AM-11:30 AM Advanced Technology in Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
11:30 AM-12:15 PM Cancer Pain Managemnt in a Substance Abusing Society
12:15 PM-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM-2:15 PM Pain Control Advances for Patients with Neoplasm Related Chronic Pain
1:30 PM-2:15 PM Lung Cancer in the US and Kentucky
2:15 PM-3:00 PM Treating the Cancer Patient With a History of Drug Abuse: A Case-Based Presentations
2:15 PM-3:00 PM Hyperthermia in Lung Cancer
3:00 PM-3:45 PM Building Your Multi-Modality Practice
3:00 PM-3:45 PM Inpatient Management of Palliative Care
3:45 PM-4:00 PM Break

Objectives

  • Update participants on the current status of new biologic agents in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Discuss innovative radiation oncology treatments for non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Describe techniquies for symptom management and palliatvie care in all stages of NSCLC.
  • Define and discuss the solitary pulmonary nodule in the diagnosis of NSCLC.
  • Discuss the managment of lung cancer in the elderly patient.
  • Explain the managment techniques for high-risk patients.

Target Audience

Internal Medicine Specialists, Primary Care Physicians (Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Practice), CT Surgeons, Pulmonologists, Medical Oncologists, General Surgeons, Physicians  Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses.

Faculty Disclosure

Faculty presenters of continuing education programs sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest. Copies of faculty disclosures are included in participant program materials or given prior to the lecture. 

Accommodations

Accomodations: Embassy Suites Hotel(Conference Location)

1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington Kentucky

A block of rooms is available at $152 plus tax per night for single and double occupancy. 

Please make your reservations by October 8, 2008, to receive this rate. 

Call 859-455-5000 and ask for the U of KY Lung Cancer Symposium.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and The Lexington Foundation. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.
When?
Friday November 7, 2008

Where?

  1. Embassy Suites Lexington
    Embassy Suites Lexington
    1801 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511
 
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