Desired Practice: Formulation of individualized diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow up treatment plans for Northern California head and neck cancer patients

Target Audience: All HNS, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, and all providers who treat head and neck cancer

Planners: Bryan Fong, MD

Planning Committee Members:

Charles Meltzer, MD

Oakland Medical Center

Deepak Gurushanthaiah, MD

Kevin Wang, MD

Seo Moon, MD

Santa Clara Medical Center

Fidelia Butt, MD

South Sacramento Medical Center

Levi Ledgerwood, MD

Shannon Poti, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with presenting symptoms of head and neck cancer
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with physical exam of head and neck cancer patients
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with CT, MRI and PET imaging characteristics of head and neck cancer patients
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with current clinical trials for head and neck cancer patients
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with psychosocioeconomic and cultural factors of head and neck cancer patients
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with contemporary treatment protocols for head and neck cancer and the decision making process
• Upon completion of this activity, the learner will become familiar with the appropriate follow up protocols for head and neck cancer patients

CREDITS STATEMENT:
The Diablo Area designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. Nurses may report credit towards the continuing medical education requirements for license renewal by the California Board of Registered Nurses.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:
The Professional Staff Education and Library Committee has determined that the speakers and planners for these activities do not have any conflicts of interest relative to these educational activities.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

The Diablo Area is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.