Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors: Hope or Hype?
This course will address the evidence supporting proton therapy for the treatment of brain tumors in children and adults.
Target Audience
Adult and Pediatric Neurologists, Adult and Pediatric Oncologists, Neurosurgeons, Neuro-Oncologists, Stroke Neurologists, Neuroradiologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists, Critical Care Physicians, Neurointensivists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Interventional Neuroradiologists, Family Physicians, General Internists, Neuropsychologists, Respiratory Therapists and Clinical Pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the rationale and evidence for proton therapy in children and adults.
- Recognize the late effects that can be significantly reduced with proton therapy.
- Demonstrate how proton therapy can help cancer patients.
Matthew Hall, M.D.
Lead Pediatric Radiation Oncologist
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida
Matthew Hall, M.D., indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner has relevant financial relationships with commercial interest companies, and he will not include off-label or unapproved product usage in his presentation or discussion.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Available Credit
- 0.50 ABIM MOC II
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 General certificate of attendance
- 0.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 0.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
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