Benjamin Shieh, MD
McGill University; Montreal, QC

Session Description

There has been a significant increase in the number and type of systemic cancer therapies. Pneumonitis secondary to these treatments can occur at varying frequencies, with associated morbidity and mortality.

This session will familiarize the respirologist to a number of these drugs, the radiological patterns associated with them, and to review the recommended management.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize systemic cancer therapies associated with pneumonitis.
  • Describe radiological patterns of drug induced pneumonitis.
  • Manage pneumonitis related to systemic cancer therapies.

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