The State of Lung Cancer and Screenings
Kentucky is one of the leading states in lung cancer diagnosis. Early detection and referral is a must to assist these patients in living full lives. The data on current lung cancer screenings shows that it is not being utilized to the fullest capacity. Therefore a need has been identified to increase screenings among high risk patients who fall in the guidelines qualify for lung cancer screenings, their management, follow solitary and ground glass lung nodules
Target Audience: All physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and other interested practitioners.
Disclosure Statement: the presenters, planning committee, and the Education Committee disclose they have nothing to disclose: All planners, speakers, authors, and reviewers involved with the content development for continuing education activities provided by the Baptist Health Hardin are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of the activity. Detailed disclosures will be included in particular materials or given prior to the start of the activity.
Objectives: At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify patients that are eligible for lung cancer screening
2. Understand the recommendations for follow up of a pulmonary nodule
3. Understand the work up to determine candidacy for lung cancer treatment
4. Understand the role of different treatment modalities in the treatment of stage 1 NSCLC
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