Abigail Victoria Berniker MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Justin Edward Mackey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Oleg Teytelboym MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide and is encountered routinely on imaging. Radiologists should be familiar with the most updated TNM lung cancer staging system and be comfortable applying it in succinct and accurate interpretations.    

Goals This exhibit aims to: -Review the TNM lung cancer staging system (AJCC 7th edition) -Reinforce key concepts through a fun, interactive, case-based quiz to help radiologists feel more comfortable applying staging criteria in daily practice Background -Lung cancer represents 14% of all new cancers and is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide -Staging has important implications on lung cancer treatment and prognosis -Radiologists encounter lung cancer routinely and should be able to report accurate staging Case-Based Quiz -TNM criteria -Stages I-IV -Bonus round: challenging cases Summary/Future Directions Lung cancer is an important source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Radiologists should be comfortable providing concise and accurate lung cancer staging to help guide referring clinicians and facilitate appropriate management. As lung cancer screening programs gain popularity, radiologists will have an even greater impact on lung cancer detection and treatment.  

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Berniker, A, Mackey, J, Teytelboym, O, Stage Fright: Test Your Knowledge of Lung Cancer Staging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001127.html