The postgraduate diploma in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"

Recent studies have reported a reduction in lung cancer mortality among current and former smokers with a minimum of 30 packs/year following the use of low-dose helical computed tomography, and have provided sufficient evidence to establish strong international recommendations for lung cancer prevention. Therefore, a more frequent future presentation of lung cancer will be via a solitary pulmonary nodule, a relevant fact given that diagnosis at advanced stages has been the norm in the last 30 years and the reason for the low prevalence of this disease.

On the other hand, the anti-smoking policies that have been implemented in the last decade are changing the profile of the patient who is usually seen in the office, and although it is not yet very evident, it will become more evident in the coming years.

Therefore, this program contains key and relevant topics for the near future in this field, such as the solitary pulmonary nodule.

Nowadays, to talk about Oncology is to talk about "multidisciplinary teams", about advances in fields of science that are increasingly involved, and this, apart from being interesting, makes continuous training necessary, which is often difficult to acquire in other specialization programs or congresses since they are oriented to a very specific area and specific to a single specialty. Not losing this multidisciplinary vision is very important because many advances in one area can have implications in the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms used in oncology. In fact, one ability that TECH intends the students to achieve with this postgraduate diploma is to have a broad and clear vision of Oncology, and to use the comparison of scientific advances in each area as a tool that will allow them to advance in knowledge.

Expand your knowledge through the postgraduate diploma in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall, in a practical way and adapted to your needs”

This postgraduate diploma in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Clinical practical cases presented by experts in the different specialties
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Latest developments in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum, and Thoracic Wall
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH"

It includes in its teaching staff health professionals from the field of bioethics, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized professionals belonging to other specialties.

Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, it will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to study in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this reason, they will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of thoracic oncology who have extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this postgraduate diploma in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall"

Don't miss the opportunity to update your knowledge in Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall to improve patient care"

The main objective of the program is the development of theoretical and practical learning, so that the physician can master in a practical and rigorous way the study of Lung Cancer, Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall. 

This refresher program will generate a sense of confidence when practicing medicine and will help you grow both personally and professionally”

General Objective

• To create a global and up-to-date vision of thoracic oncology and all its aspects, allowing the student to acquire useful knowledge and, at the same time, to generate interest in expanding the information and discovering its application in daily practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Localized and Locally Advanced Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

• Update of knowledge on disseminated stage non-small cell lung cancer in different topics that, due to their topicality and importance, represent major changes for the clinical practice of any specialist in thoracic tumors 
• Describe the therapeutic algorithm for the management of each of the thoracic tumors and in the different stages 
• Discuss the growing understanding of the molecular biology and immunology of lung tumors and how they are modifying the diagnostic and therapeutic approach 

Module 2. Disseminated Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

• Present the latest advances in translational research with practical implications in the management of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer 
• Discuss the current scenario of lung cancer immunotherapy, combinations in clinical development, strategies for dose selection and trial design, clinical pharmacology, and regulatory considerations
• Determine the positioning of each agent for the treatment of lung cancer 
• Construct an appropriate treatment plan for a patient with a thoracic tumor at each stage 
• Develop an appropriate treatment plan for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has progressed after initial treatment 
• Design a treatment plan for a patient with small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
• Develop an appropriate treatment plan for a patient with SCLC that has progressed after initial treatment 

Module 3. Microcytic Carcinoma of the Lung and Neuroendocrine Tumors 

• Help improve the diagnosis and management of lower incidence tumors such as neuroendocrine tumors, mesothelioma, thymoma or tumors of the posterior mediastinum and thoracic wall 
• Assess the various therapeutic options available for first and subsequent lines of treatment in SCLC and neuroendocrine tumors 
• Explain the cell biology and genetics of low and intermediate grade neuroendocrine tumors
• Identify the role of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy in the treatment of neuroendocrine lung tumors 

Module 4. Tumors of the Pleura, Mediastinum and Thoracic Wall 

• Analyze the multidisciplinary treatment of pulmonary mesothelioma and future treatment options 
• Define the prognostic value of the anatomopathological classification of thymomas 
• Update on multidisciplinary thymoma treatment and future treatment options 
• Discuss the role of surgery in posterior mediastinal tumors 
• Delve into the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic wall tumors 
• Update on the treatment of secondary pulmonary metastases

This refresher program will generate a sense of confidence when practicing medicine and will help you grow both personally and professionally”