Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Lung Cancer Screening in the Family Medicine Practice

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Oncology

0.5 Credits

Course Description

Lung cancer is the leading cause for cancer-related deaths in Canada. There is evidence that early detection of lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) can reduce lung cancer mortality. The purpose of this program is to outline existing guidance on lung cancer screening with LDCT for primary care physicians in Canada. This program will also highlight the mortality benefits of diagnosing lung cancer at an early stage and discuss key strategies for patient engagement in the family medicine practice.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from AstraZeneca.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2024-08-09

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Stephanie Snow, MD, FRCPC

Stephen Lam, MD, FRCPC

Jeffrey Habert, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Christine Palmay, HBArtSci, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Deanna Telner, MD, Med, CFPC, FCFP

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ Credit(s).

Cert+ Program ID#: 200563

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:

  • Recognize the benefits of lung cancer screening on patient outcomes based on results of pilots and trials in and outside of Canada
  • Understand Canadian expert consensus recommendations on lung cancer screening
  • Describe the guidance on eligibility and referrals for existing lung cancer screening programs and pilots in Canada
  • Outline the impact of smoking cessation on lung cancer mortality