Prostate Cancer Staging
AJCC Cancer Staging Manual 8th Edition
About the Dinner
Prostate cancer is most common noncutaneous cancer in men. Since 2010, cancers of the prostate were staged using the 7th edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. On January 1, 2018, that changed with the implementation of the 8th edition, in which major changes have been made to improve the prognostic value. Learn how the 8th edition affect prognosis and treatment decisions.
6:00 p.m. - Registration 6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Presentation7:30 p.m. - Q&A and Program Evaluation
Who Should Attend
Urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, nurse navigators and other allied health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
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Describe the changes to the prostate cancer chapter in the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual—8th edition.
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Explain how new cancer staging will impact treatment options for prostate cancer patients.
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Implement the 8th edition changes into everyday practice.
CME
Piedmont Healthcare is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Piedmont Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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