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Benign Indications for Radiation Therapy: Expanding Access, Understanding, and Impact
This activity is necessary to raise awareness among primary care providers about the growing body of clinical evidence supporting the use of radiation therapy for select benign conditions. The knowledge gap persists because benign indications for radiation therapy are rarely included in standard medical curricula or primary care-focused continuing education, and many providers do not interact regularly with radiation oncologists. As a result, benign radiotherapy is underutilized despite being cost-effective, non-invasive, and well-tolerated. Addressing this gap will help primary care clinicians better identify patients who may benefit from referral to radiation oncology, ultimately expanding access to this treatment modality and improving patient care.
Many primary care providers are unaware that low-dose radiation therapy can be an effective treatment option for several benign, non-oncologic conditions—including Dupuytren’s disease, Ledderhose disease, plantar fasciitis, and certain cases of osteoarthritis. Currently, these conditions are often managed conservatively or with surgical intervention, without consideration of radiation therapy as a viable, evidence-based alternative. The ideal practice would involve early referral to radiation oncology for patients who are appropriate candidates, which could potentially lead to better symptom control, reduced need for surgery, and improved long-term outcomes. This gap exists due to limited exposure to radiation therapy during medical education and the traditional association of radiation exclusively with cancer treatment.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for primary care providers, rheumatologists, orthopedic specialists, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, and internal medicine residents.
Learning Objectives
ENTER Learning Objectives
EVENT PARKING:
-Rideshare Drop- Off/ Pick-Up Preferred
-Street Parking Available
-Valet Available at Ambassador Hotel at 1301 N State Pkwy
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:
• AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 1.0
The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:
Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.
Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION:
This activity has been planned and implemented in strict compliance with the accreditation requirements, standards, and policies of the ACCME. City of Hope takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
As an accredited CME provider City of Hope requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount, occurring within the past 24 months, that could create a conflict of interest, and an "ineligible company" as any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any potential conflicts relative to the previous disclosure have been resolved.
Written disclosure of all such relevant financial relationships will be provided in the activity handout and/or syllabus. Any potential conflicts relative to the previous disclosure have been resolved.
City of Hope further encourages faculty/authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
The information and opinions presented in this activity do not constitute medical or legal advice. Health care providers must exercise their own professional judgment in their clinical practice, and when confronted with the issues discussed herein, should not substitute this curriculum for the advice of legal counsel or application of sound ethical principles.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this Benign Indications for Radiation Therapy: Expanding Access, Understanding, and Impact for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 Attendance
Price
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 5 (NO ONSITE REGISTRATIONS OR WALK-INS ALLOWED)
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| Registrant Type | Registration |
|---|---|
| Physician | $0 |
| Other Allied Health Care Provider | $0 |
| Resident/Fellow | $0 |
Registration includes meeting, dinner, and CME Credit.
For questions, contact the Department of Continuing Medical Education at [email protected] or 626-218-5622