ONS Site-Specific Cancer Series:
Lung Cancer Online Course

Learning Objectives

• Identify lung cancer incidence and mortality including factors related to gender and race


• Identify general lung cancer characteristics


• Identify the major biologic mechanisms in lung cancer development and related implications for therapy


• Identify risk factors associated with lung cancer


• Identify tobacco control resources for use in patient care


• Discuss lung cancer screening tests under investigation


• Describe the specific characteristics, staging, treatment, prophylaxis and management of common disease-related syndromes for Small Cell Lung Cancer


• Describe the specific characteristics, staging, treatment, and management of common disease-related syndromes for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer


• Identify common lung cancer symptoms and related management strategies


• Discuss palliative and end of life management strategies for lung cancer


• Discuss specific lung cancer issues related to survivorship


• Identify resources for patients and their care givers