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Cancer Imaging

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Cancer Imaging is a thorough review, which includes cross-sectional imaging of the breast, abdomen, pelvis and pulmonary system utilizing CT, MRI and PET. This program will also provide the participant with a comprehensive update and increased clinical knowledge of current imaging technology and protocols applicable to oncologic imaging of the abdomen and thorax.
 
CREDITS Up to 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
CE RELEASE April 30, 2005
CE EXPIRE April 30, 2008
 
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Topics & Speakers


GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGING
Henry I. Goldberg, MD, Moderator
Professor of Radiology; Director, Radiology Learning Center 
 
MRI / MDCT of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Rizwan Aslam, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
 
Imaging of Biliary and Gall Bladder Malignancy
Henry I. Goldberg, MD
 
Cross-sectional Imaging of Atypical Pancreatic Tumors
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology; Chief, Abdominal Imaging
 
CT / MRI of Liver Malignancy
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
 
Interventional Radiology of Hepatic Malignancies
Robert K. Kerlan Jr., MD
Professor of Radiology
 
State-of-the-Art Imaging of Upper GI Tract Malignancy
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
 
GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGING / GENERAL
Bonnie M. Joe, MD, PhD, Moderator
Assistant Professor of Radiology
 
State-of-the-Art Imaging of Lower GI Tract Malignancy
Bonnie M. Joe , MD, PhD
 
Virtual Colonoscopy: Ready for Prime Time?
Richard S. Breiman, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
 
Virtual Colonoscopy: Techniques and Applications
Richard S. Breiman, MD
 
PET/CT: Principles and Pitfalls
Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiology; Chief, Nuclear Medicine
 
Whole Body Screening
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
 
PET in Oncology: Applications in Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies
Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD
 
GENITOURINARY IMAGING / GENERAL
Fergus V. Coakley, MD, Moderator
 
Ultrasound in the Postmenopausal Woman: Approach to Bleeding and Masses
Ruth B. Goldstein, MD
Professor of Radiology, and of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; Chief, Ultrasound
 
CT / MRI of Gynecologic Malignancy
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
 
Imaging the Cancer Patient: What the Oncologist Wants to Know
Jill N. Allen, MD
Clinical Instructor in Medical Oncology
 
MRI / MRSI of Prostate Cancer
Fergus V. Coakley, MD
 
MDCT / MRI of Renal Malignancy
Benjamin M. Yeh, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
 
Imaging of Adrenal Tumors
Bonnie M. Joe, MD, PhD
 
BREAST IMAGING
Edward A. Sickles, MD, Moderator
Professor of Radiology; Chief, Breast Imaging
 
How to Reduce False-positive Mammographic Interpretations
Edward A. Sickles, MD
 
Subtle and Missed Breast Cancers
Jessica W.T. Leung, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
 
Medicolegal Aspects of Breast Imaging
Edward A. Sickles, MD
 
Imaging the Breast Cancer Patient
Edward A. Sickles, MD
 
Breast MRI: Current Status and Future Applications
Jessica W.T. Leung, MD
 
Imaging-guided Core Biopsy: Facts and Controversies
Jessica W.T. Leung, MD
 
CHEST IMAGING
W. Richard Webb, MD, Moderator
Professor of Radiology; Chief, Thoracic Imaging
 
Interactive Case Review
Henry I. Goldberg, MD
Emily Bergsland, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Hematology and Oncology
Andrew Ko, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Hematology and Oncology
 
Evaluation of the Solitary Lung Nodule
W. Richard Webb, MD
 
PET Oncology: Applications in Breast and Thoracic Malignancies
Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD
 
Staging of Lung Cancer
W. Richard Webb, MD
 
Lung Cancer Screening
Michael B. Gotway, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology; Director, Radiology Residency Program; Chief, Thoracic Imaging, San Francisco General Hospital
 
Unusual Manifestations of Lung Cancer
W. Richard Webb, MD
 
 

Learning Objectives


Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
  • Describe the merits and limitations of MDCT and MRI in cancer diagnosis and staging
  • Describe the practical utilization of PET and PET/CT
  • List key imaging features and pitfalls in the diagnosis of lung, breast and abdominopelvic malignancy
  • Describe current status of CT colonography
  • Advise colleagues on the current status of lung, breast and colon cancer screening

 
 

Accreditation Statement


The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
 

Credit Designation


UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release date: April 30, 2005.
Credits expire: April 30, 2008.

CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of a program evaluation. A $30 processing fee must accompany the completed evaluation.
 
 

Faculty Disclosure


Faculty for UCSF’s Continuing Medical Education Program must complete a Declaration of Disclosure prior to the CME activity. Having an interest in or affiliation with a commercial entity does not preclude making a presentation at a CME activity, but the relationship must be made known in advance to the audience; presentation of information on investigational/off-label use of pharmaceuticals or medical devices must also be disclosed. Full disclosure of faculty is listed in the syllabus.