101: External Radiation for HCC
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On-Demand
Cost
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $25.00
Patient: $0.00
Associate: $0.00
Student: $0.00
Early Career: $0.00
Industry Rep: $25.00
Credit Offered
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
0.5 Participation Credit
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Understand the fundamentals of radiation therapy including different types, modalities and key treatment planning considerations. Evaluate the role of radiation therapy for liver cancers, primarily hepatocellular carcinoma Identify and manage side efffects of radiation therapy in HCC patients.
Upon completion of this session, a participant should be able to:

  • Describe the fundamentals of radiation therapy
  • Identify the different types of modalities and key treatment planning considerations
  • Evaluate the role of liver cancers, particularly heptocellular carcinoma
  • Manage side effects of radiation therapy in HCC patients
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date:  May 23, 2025
Expiration Date:  May 23, 2027

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Amy Kim, MD
Scientific Consultant: AstraZeneca

Andrew Moon, MD MPH
Scientific Consultant: Target RWE, IDEOlogy, Eisai
Medical Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, Genentech
Grant/Research Support: DCN Diagnostics

Jeffery Meyer, MD
Intellectual Property Rights: UpToDate, Springer


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