Overview of Radiation Oncology in Head and Neck Cancers

Overview of Radiation Oncology in Head and Neck Cancers is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Course opens: 05/01/2022
Course expires: 04/30/2024

Overview:
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that involves sending high-energy beams of particles through the skin toward the tumor. When the beams reach the tumor, they destroy the cancer cells by damaging their DNA. Radiation therapy is known for its particular effectiveness against head and neck tumors. Noah Kalman, M.D., will provide insight on the evolution of radiation treatment and the changes that impact the risk of dental sequelae.  

Learning Objectives:
• Summarize the role of radiation oncology in head and neck cancers. 
• Assess the evolution of radiation treatment and how these changes impact the risk of dental sequelae. 
• Improve the comfort level of dental providers in caring for patients with head and neck cancers.

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ | 1.0 MOC