1 ITALIAN APPOINTMENT OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY. NEOADJUVANT THERAPY IN LUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Obiettivo Formativo

Applicazione nella pratica quotidiana dei principi e delle procedure dell'evidence based practice (ebm - ebn - ebp)

Competenze Tecniche

Neoadjuvant lung cancer surgery is a comprehensive and innovative approach to the treatment of lung cancer, which has gained significant attention and recognition in the field of oncology. This approach represents a departure from traditional methods of lung cancer management, as it involves the administration of treatments before surgery rather than after it. In neoadjuvant lung cancer surgery, patients typically receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy before surgical tumor removal.

Competenze di Processo

The primary goal of this preoperative treatment is to shrink the tumor, control its growth, or eliminate any cancer cells that may have spread beyond the lung. By reducing the tumor's size or rendering it more manageable, neoadjuvant therapy can make surgical resection safer and more effective. This multidisciplinary approach is precious for patients with locally advanced lung cancer or tumors that are surgically difficult to remove due to size or location.

Competenze di Sistema

Neoadjuvant therapy increases the chances of successful surgical outcomes and allows healthcare providers to tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs, offering a higher potential for long-te...

Elenco dei docenti

• LUCA BERTOLACCINI
• FILIPPO DE MARINIS
• ANDREA DROGHETTI
• FRANCESCO FACCIOLO
• CESARE GRIDELLI
• MARCO LUCCHI
• STEFANO MARGARITORA
• GIUSEPPE MARULLI
• EDOARDO MERCADANTE
• FEDERICO REA
• PIERGIORGIO SOLLI
• LORENZO SPAGGIARI
• LUCA VOLTOLINI