Oncology
Lung Cancer: Risk Factors, Newly Approved Therapies and the Role of the Pharmacist in Lung Cancer Therapy
The objective of this online program is to help educate and support pharmacists in KSA in understanding the current landscape of lung cancer: genetic mutations, risk factors, and treatment approaches. The module reviews Saudi lung cancer management guidelines, discusses adverse events that may occur with treatment, and Saudi guidelines for the management of these adverse events.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Pharmacy, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
1.0
ACCREDITATION
SCFHS
EXPIRY DATE
2024-07-27
Recent literature demonstrates that lung cancer represents around 4% of cancers diagnosed cancers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It is the 4th most common cancer in men and the 17th most common cancer in women.
The objective of this online program is to help educate and support pharmacists in KSA in understanding the current landscape of lung cancer: genetic mutations, risk factors, and treatment approaches. The module reviews Saudi lung cancer management guidelines, discusses adverse events that may occur with treatment, and Saudi guidelines for the management of these adverse events.
This program is supported by Novartis.
Faculty
Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, MD, MPH
Nora Alkhudair, reviewer
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Describe relevant genetic mutations seen in lung cancer
- Outline risk factors and preventive strategies for lung cancer
- Discuss Saudi guidelines for the treatment of lung cancer
- Recognize common adverse events associated with the treatment of lung cancer, especially immune-related adverse events, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for 1.0 CPD Hour(s). Activity Accreditation Number: ACA‐20230002494.
Credits are reported to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties on a monthly basis. Please ensure that your Saudi Commission ID is accurate in your profile and allow sufficient time for credits to appear in your Mustamir account.