2022 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course On Demand (Videos)

Comprehensive Update in Radiation Oncology: Empowering Clinicians and Trainees

Defining Excellence in Cancer Care

This comprehensive course empowers clinicians and trainees with an in-depth review and update of clinical practice parameters across the vast spectrum of radiation oncology. Spanning diverse subfields, including sarcomas, pediatrics, and multidisciplinary cancer management, this program delves into the latest evidence underpinning current treatment guidelines and emerging approaches.

Key Elements of the Course

Cutting-Edge Clinical Evidence: Explore the latest research and best practices that form the foundation of contemporary radiation oncology practices.

Innovative Techniques: Familiarize yourself with advanced radiation technologies and their transformative impact on patient outcomes.

Hypofractionation Revolution: Learn how to effectively incorporate hypofractionation strategies into targeted disease sites for optimal treatment.

Oligometastases Management: Enhance your clinical practice by acquiring essential knowledge for treating oligometastases.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): Discover the benefits and applications of SBRT to improve outcomes in patients with metastatic disease.

Target Audience: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

This course caters to the evolving needs of radiation oncologists, residents, medical and clinical physicists, nurses, and all healthcare professionals dedicated to the field of radiation oncology.

Learning Objectives: Achieving Measurable Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, attendees will demonstrate proficiency in:

Treatment Paradigm Shifts: Employing the latest radiation therapy treatment recommendations for common clinical scenarios.

Technology Utilization: Safely harnessing advanced radiation technologies to optimize patient care.

Hypofractionation Integration: Implementing hypofractionation strategies for appropriate disease sites.

Oligometastases Integration: Incorporating the treatment of oligometastases into clinical practice effectively.

Program Structure: Unraveling Cancer’s Complexity

Gastrointestinal: Comprehensive review of gastrointestinal malignancies and their management.

Pediatrics: Specialization in radiation therapy for pediatric patients.

Lung: In-depth analysis of lung cancer treatment protocols.

Central Nervous System: Exploration of radiotherapy strategies for central nervous system tumors.

Gynecologic: Examination of radiation therapy in gynecologic malignancies.

Radiobiology: Understanding the fundamental principles of radiobiology in oncology.

Molecular Profiles and Therapy: Linking molecular profiles of specific cancers to tailored therapeutic approaches.

Breast: Focus on radiation therapy for breast cancer.

Lymphoma: Comprehensive review of lymphoma and its management.

Genitourinary: In-depth analysis of radiation therapy for genitourinary malignancies.

Biology Guided Radiation Therapy: Exploring precision radiation therapy guided by biological markers.

Oligometastatic Cancers and SBRT: Optimizing SBRT for oligometastatic cancers.

Sarcomas: Specialization in radiation therapy for sarcomas.

Head and Neck: Focus on radiation therapy for head and neck malignancies.