Originally presented February 19, 2020 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.
Presenters
Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology & Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tammy Allred, RN, OCN
Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Caring for the Patient with Lung Cancer 2020
This presentation will provide the basics for lung cancer patient care with updated guidelines and needs prior to starting the treatment process. We will start with symptoms leading to diagnosis and the steps that one will go through to obtain accurate information to start treatment. It is an ever-evolving process with lung cancer to help increase survival and quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the process for diagnosis of lung cancer
- Demonstrate knowledge in complete staging and treatment needs prior to starting a patient treatment program
- Identify and explain the needs of patients who are newly diagnosed and the needs to assist them in the processing of and treatment of lung cancer
Resources
Credits Offered
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select the certificate of participation.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour