Multiple Management Modalities in Esophageal Cancer: Combined Modality Management Approaches

Multiple Management Modalities in Esophageal Cancer: Combined Modality Management Approaches Mary Koshy, Natia Esiashvilli, Jerome C. Landry, Charles R. Thomas Jr., Richard H. Matthews Oncologist 2004; 9: 147-159 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in gastrointestinal cancer and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Outline the relative merits of definitive radiation alone or as a preoperative or postoperative treatment for esophageal cancer versus combined chemoradiation in these settings. Discuss the limitations of our understanding of the radiation dose-response relationship in esophageal cancer. Appreciate the merits of chemoradiation as definitive treatment for esophageal cancer versus its use as an adjuvant to surgery. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: Mar. 26, 2004 Most Recent Review: Mar. 26, 2004* Most Recent Update: Mar. 26, 2004 Date Credit Expires: Apr. 10, 2007 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.