Event Details
Tuesday, Nov. 18
12 -12:45 p.m. PST
Online Event
Event Summary
PCPs play a crucial role in identifying patients for lung cancer screening and initiating early intervention decisions. Join Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D., thoracic surgeon and director, Robotic Thoracic Surgery at Providence Cancer Institute, in this live event for an in-depth look at the latest in lung cancer screening and treatment approaches, in addition to real-time discussions on ways to improve local screening rates and pathways to treatment for our patients.
Learning Objectives:
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- Get the latest on lung cancer screening, locally and nationwide.
- Explore current approaches to diagnosing and treating lung nodules and lung cancer.
- Learn how minimally invasive techniques like robotic and VATS surgery benefit patients.
- Identify ways to boost lung cancer screening rates and streamline care pathways.
Event Schedule:
12:00 p.m. | Clinical Pearls (Est. 35 mins)
12:35 p.m. | Q & A Session (Est. 10 mins)
Oncology Lecture Series
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About Our Speaker
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Dr. Areo Saffarzadeh Providence Thoracic Surgery – West, PCI Willamette Falls Thoracic Surgery Clinic Dr. Areo Saffarzadeh is an expert thoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery in the chest using robotic surgery. He has authored numerous publications and gives presentations around the country on robotic chest surgery and methods to improve accurate diagnosis and outcomes using new technologies. |
