Current Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer

Friday, September 29, 2017, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium

Online registration is closed. Space is still available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m. For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

This course will explore specific challenging issues in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The importance of appropriate lung cancer screening, staging and radiographic and invasive evaluation will be presented. Difficult therapeutic topics include the appropriate treatment of indolent cancers, radiation versus surgery for early stage disease, and the rapidly expanding role of targeted and immunotherapy. The importance of a multi-disciplinary evaluation — including the patient’s perspective — will be discussed. Finally, live diagnostic and surgical cases will be presented along with actual case reviews by a tumor board panel.

Teaching methods include lecture, question and answer with faculty, live case demonstration, case discussion, patient experience, and hands-on practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is designed for physicians, fellows and residents in pulmonology, oncology, radiology, internal medicine and hospital medicine. This course will also be of interest to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and mid-level providers with an interest in lung cancer.

1. Manage the challenges in setting up and maintaining a successful lung cancer screening program
2. Discuss pragmatic approaches to address smoking cessation in a lung cancer screening program
3. Apply the new Fleischner criteria and staging recommendations
4. Discuss the potential of liquid biopsies and genetic analysis in the workup of the suspicious nodule
5. Describe links between the histologic and radiologic features of various types of lung cancer and its mimics
6. Summarize the benefits and risks of surgical and radiation therapy in early stage disease
7. Review actionable molecular subtypes of advanced NSCLC
8. Summarize recent data regarding use of PD-1/PD-L1 active agents
9. Discuss value to patients of biomarker testing, targeted therapy and immunotherapy
10. Cite the role of multi-disciplinary boards in patient care

Register online through Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Tuition: $195.00

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certifi cation (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (7.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.75 hours)

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

The following hotels are conveniently located near Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center. Courtesy rates noted are those generally offered to Virginia Mason visitors and may not be available during peak season and holidays.

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.

To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Course attendees should use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code "medical" for best available rates on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | www.hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.

COURSE DIRECTORS

Steven H. Kirtland, MD, FCCP
Chief of Staff,  Medical Director, Cancer Institute
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.

Michal (Misho) Hubka, MD
Thoracic Surgeon, Section of General Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.

Friday, September 29, 2017

This activity is solely supported by Virginia Mason Medical Center.