This course covers the latest advances in lung cancer screening and treatment. The learning outcomes include understanding new screening guidelines, treatment approaches such as minimally invasive surgery and targeted therapies, and the role of radiation therapy. The course teaches skills like interpreting CAT scans, bronchoscopies, and CT scans. The teaching method involves lectures by Stanford doctors. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, medical students, and individuals interested in lung cancer advancements.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
US Preventive Task Force
Comparative Mortality Reduction
Benefits vs Harms
False Positives
Current Status
Role of the Lung Doctor
CAT Scan
Bronchoscopy
CT Scan
Summary
Advances in Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatments
Lung Cancer Drugs
Lung Cancer Stigma
Clinical Trials
Early Stage Disease
Smaller Lung Nodules
Lung Surgery
Video Camera Lung Surgery
Role of Radiation Therapy
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
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