COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Join us for a focused CME session for primary care physicians with Anurag Agarwal, M.D.  This practical program covers key fundamentals of radiation oncology, common indications across major cancers, and how to recognize and manage acute and long-term side effects. Gain confidence in identifying when to treat, manage, or refer patients for optimal cancer care. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your clinical decision-making and enhance the care you provide to patients with cancer.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Internal Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists, Oncologists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and all other interested healthcare providers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Explain the fundamental principles of radiation oncology and identify common clinical indications for radiation therapy across major cancer types encountered in primary care.
• Recognize common acute and late toxicities of radiation therapy and implement appropriate initial management strategies or referrals in the primary care setting.

FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:

Anurag Agarwal, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Lynn Cancer Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health
Affiliate Assistant Professor
FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Anurag Agarwal, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

John F. Rubin, M.D., FACP, director for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS AND CREDITS

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-1296402, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Podiatry, Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistants.  

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs, Laboratory Personnel, Athletic Trainers and Respiratory Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.