Once a month, the Simms/Mann–UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology presents Insights Into Cancer, a free public lecture series for cancer patients, their families and the community. Each lecture features a leading professional who provides up-to-date information, practical advice and answers to cancer-related questions.

November 10, 2009
Lung Cancer 2009: Imaging in Lung Cancer Detection and Treatment

Denise R. Aberle, M.D., professor of radiology and bioengineering; vice-chair of research, radiological sciences and Martin Allen-Auerbach, M.D., assistant professor of pharmacology and director of nuclear medicine at Santa Monica-UCLA Hospital, discuss state-of-the art imaging in the detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Imaging-based screening for lung cancer has been controversial with both promise and limitations; the National Cancer Institute is currently sponsoring the National Lung Screening Trial comparing chest X-rays to computed tomography (CT). Drs. Aberle and Allen-Auerbach discuss the role of non-invasive PET/CT for monitoring anti-cancer therapy after the diagnosis using tracers to follow cancer metabolism as well as the implications of this imaging technique for monitoring treatments and improving therapy outcomes.

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Insights Into Cancer lectures are held in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Auditorium, B Level, Room B130, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

UCLA parking is $11 and is wheelchair accessible. Attendees can park in the medical plaza, or take advantage of the valet parking at the front of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.