Overview
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent subtype of lung cancer and carries a poor prognosis in its most advanced or metastatic stages, with a 5-year relative survival rate of just 9%. In the United States, rural counties are disproportionately affected, facing higher cancer-related mortality and worse treatment outcomes. These disparities are driven by challenges such as limited access to healthcare, under-recruitment in clinical trials, and shortages in the oncology workforce. These factors underscore the essential role oncology nurses play in delivering high-quality lung cancer care. This online, on-demand CE activity explores current and emerging therapies for advanced NSCLC, best practices for managing treatment-related adverse events, and approaches for enhancing communication and patient education. Practical strategies for overcoming the unique barriers to lung cancer care in rural and underserved communities will also be discussed.
This enduring activity is a recorded session from Oncology Nursing Conference that took place on March 8, 2025.
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Goals and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe current and emerging therapies for patients with advanced NSCLC
- Apply best practices for identifying, monitoring, and managing adverse events associated with therapies for NSCLC
- Integrate effective communication strategies and patient education to optimize outcomes in patients with advanced NSCLC
Faculty
Marianne J. Davies, DNP, ACNP, AOCNP, FAAN
Program Manager, Care Signature Oncology Service Line
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center
Associate Professor
Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, CT
Lance F. Ortega, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN
Executive Director, Clinical Operations
Texas Oncology
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Course Details
FREECME2025-06-02-1
Accreditations
This course is being provided by a Relias LLC strategic partner. Consumption of this course will take place on the partners site and courses provided in this manner are not accredited by Relias LLC.