Rad Onc 2016 : Advances in Integration of Systmeic Therapy with Radiation Therapy

Rad Onc 2016 : Advances in Integration of Systmeic Therapy with Radiation Therapy is organized by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and would be held During Apr 22 - 23, 2016 at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Dan L. Duncan Building (CPB), Houston, Texas, United States Of America. The targeted audience for this medical event for Physicians, Scientists, Trainees, Students, Associates, Dosimetrists, Therapists and Nurses.

The main focus of this conference is to describe the practices of Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center to radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals. This conference will cover the most recent advances in central nervous system tumors, breast cancer treatment, lymphoma, head and neck, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, sarcoma and lung cancers. We will share observations and current studies underway at the institution..

Educational Objectives :
* Evaluate appropriate candidates for radiation treatment according to MD Anderson and NCCN guidelines (Knowledge, Competence);
* Demonstrate knowledge of radiation treatment planning techniques for selected cancers to improve patient outcomes (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);
* Discuss and appropriately utilize the recent advances in radiation oncology treatment delivery in practice (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);
* Demonstrate the knowledge and utilization of current target delineation techniques for selected cancers for optimal outcomes (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes)This one-day program focus will be for Radiation Therapists, Nurses and Medical Dosimetrists and related Practitioners.