Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: What the Advanced Practitioner Needs to Know

Saturday, November 16, 2024

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT

Location: Texas Ballroom A

CE: 1.00 credits/hours

Speaker(s)

Molly K. Tate, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Bethany Sphar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States

Molly Tate has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Bethany Sphar has no relevant financial relationships to disclose .

Discuss the scientific basis of radiation therapy including basic principles of radiation physics and biology.
Identify radiation therapy techniques and modalities including external beam radiation, proton therapy, and brachytherapy.
Determine indications for radiation therapy including for curative, palliative, or conditioning (pre-transplant) purposes.
Outline the radiation therapy process including preparation, planning, and treatment delivery.
Examine common radiation therapy toxicities and differentiate between acute (early) and chronic (late) side effects.