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Identify general lung cancer characteristics.
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Identify lung cancer incidence and mortality including factors related to gender and race.
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Identify the major biologic mechanisms in lung cancer development and related implications for therapy.
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Identify risk factors associated with lung cancer.
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Identify tobacco control resources for use in patient care.
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Discuss lung cancer screening tests under investigation.
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Describe the specific characteristics, staging, treatment, prophylaxis and management of common disease-related syndromes for Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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Describe the specific characteristics, staging, treatment and management of common disease-related syndromes for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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Identify common lung cancer symptoms and related management strategies.
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Discuss palliative and end of life management strategies for lung cancer.
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Discuss specific lung cancer issues related to survivorship.
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Identify resources for patients and their care givers.
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