Estro/Esor Multidisciplinary Approach of Cancer Imaging Course

European Society for Radiotherapy Oncology (ESTRO) and European School of Radiology (ESOR) multidisciplinary approach of cancer imaging Course is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), European School of Radiology (ESOR) and will be held from Nov 04 - 05, 2019 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

Target Group :
The target group consists of senior residents, junior radiologists and radiation oncologists who are interested to learn and improve their knowledge on an optimal approach to multidisciplinary treatment management, exploiting the use of imaging.

Description :
This course, jointly organised by ESOR (European School Of Radiology) and ESTRO, aims at promoting an integrated approach between specialists involved in multidisciplinary tumour boards to tailor the best treatment for each individual patient by exploiting the use of imaging. 

New advanced imaging technology not only provides morphological information on tumour extension, but also information on tumour function and biology. It not only allows a good evaluation of tumour response during and after treatment, but also an early detection of tumour recurrence. Radiation oncologists increasingly use hybrid equipment in which diagnostic imaging technology is incorporated within the radiation treatment machines to allow continuous adaptation of radiation treatment according to the daily response of tumour, the surrounding organs and their movements. Radiologists involved in multidisciplinary management teams increasingly recognise the impact of their diagnostic information on clinical decision-making and treatment planning.

Learning objectives :
By the end of the course participants should be able to:
• Understand the role of imaging in tailoring an individualised risk based multimodality treatment by a multidisciplinary team
• Identify the main relevant imaging features to optimise treatment modalities in: Upper abondomen Prostate cancer Rectal cancer
• Exploit imaging in tailoring and monitoring safe dose delivery.

Course Content :
Imaging technology in radiology and radio- therapy: basic concepts
• PET, MRI, radiation therapy technology.
• Liver tumours
• Pancreatic tumours
• Prostate cancer
• Rectal cancer, tumour extension at primary staging and at response evaluation  

Prerequisites :
Before commencing this course participants should:
• Review main international guidelines on the course topics
• Participate in tumour boards on the course topics at their institution.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.