Oncology
Module 3 : Lung cancer – Your role in changing the trajectory of this common cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death of Canadians. An estimated 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and approximately 1 in 4 will die from it. Management advancements has led to improved outcomes and quality of life for oncology patients. With screening and early-stage diagnosis being so fundamental to survival and optimal outcomes, primary care clinicians play a key role in identification and screening patients at risk. These clinicians also play an important role in supporting these patients before, during and after active cancer treatment.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2024-09-23
Cancer is the leading cause of death of Canadians. An estimated 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and approximately 1 in 4 will die from it. Management advancements has led to improved outcomes and quality of life for oncology patients. With screening and early-stage diagnosis being so fundamental to survival and optimal outcomes, primary care clinicians play a key role in identification and screening patients at risk. These clinicians also play an important role in supporting these patients before, during and after active cancer treatment.
This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from AstraZeneca and Novartis
Faculty
Moderator:
- James Kim, MD, MCFP, MBBch, Pg Dip (Diabetes), MScCH(HPTE)
Speaker:
- Alan Kaplan, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, CPC(HC)
Oncologist:
- Sharlene Gill, BSc (Pharm), MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, FRCP(C)
Learning objectives
After completion of the webinar participants will be better able to:
- Assess a patient for risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer
- Determine the current lung cancer screening recommendations for patients at elevated risk
- Refer patients who may have lung cancer to the appropriate diagnostic pathway
- Assess and manage a patient with lung cancer presenting with dyspnea
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Credit(s).
Cert+ Program ID#: 199854.
This program is developed in collaboration with Partners in Progressive Medical Education (PPME).