ESTRO 38 Abstract book

S178 ESTRO 38

Symposium: Stronger together - news and projects in the young national societies

1 Maria Skłodowska-Curie Institute-Cancer Center, Department Of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma And Melanoma, Warsaw, Poland Abstract text Some young radiation oncology national societies (yNS) exist within Europe. However, the creation of a new yNS is a demading task. Is it really important and worth this effort? The first step is to gather a group of enthusiastic people who will break the walls and face many legal issues. The presentation covers the process of creation of a new yNS in Poland, and also discusses ideas for first projects and possibilities of collaboration with the Young ESTRO Committtee. SP-0360 Working together across borders: Young Academics in Radiation Oncology C. Ostheimer 1 1 Universitaetsklinikum HalleSaale, Radiation Oncology, Halle, Germany Abstract text Radiation Oncology is a crucial therapeutic pillar in modern Oncology, offering up-to-date and efficient treatment concepts for cancer patients. In cancer research, Radiation Oncology contributes with innovative research projects and approaches in clinical radiotherapy, radiation biology and physics. In order to keep this status for the future, Radiation Oncology needs to stay attractive for young medical professionals and academics. As the "Motor of Innovation" in Radiation Oncology, research needs to motivate and support young accademics to pursue own research activities - not only on the national Level. In a world of globalization and internationalization, research needs to adapt to this trend and offer young academics and researchers structures, ressources and platforms to collaborate on a multinational level. Only by establishing strong international research collaborations and networks already on the level of young academics can ensure and secure a lasting and significant impact of Radiation Oncology in cancer research. This presentation gives an overview of the activities of the "Young Radiation Oncology Group" (YROG) of the EORTC ROG. PV-0361 Minor changes in neurocognition and quality of life after proton therapy for brain tumour patients A. Dutz 1,2 , L. Agolli 1,3 , C. Valentini 1,3 , R. Bütof 1,3,4 , E.G.C. Troost 1,2,3,4,5 , M. Baumann 1,2,3,4,5,6 , A. Lühr 1,2,5 , M. Krause 1,2,3,4,5 , S. Löck 1,3,5 1 OncoRay - Center for Radiation Research in Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus- Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; 2 Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden - Rossendorf, Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay, Dresden, Germany ; 3 Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus- Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; 4 National Center for Tumor Diseases NCT- Partner Site Dresden- Germany:, German Cancer Research Center DKFZ- Heidelberg- Germany- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus- Technische Universität Dresden- Dresden- Germany- and Helmho, ; 5 German Cancer Consortium DKTK- partner site Dresden, and German Cancer Research Center DKFZ, Heidelberg, Germany ; 6 German Cancer Research Center, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ, Heidelberg, Germany Poster Viewing : Poster viewing 7: CNS, Paediatrics, Haematology and Gynaecology

SP-0357 Perspective of an established young society: the Spanish Young Society V. Morillo 1 , R. Hernanz 2 1 Consorcio Hosptialario Provincial De Castellon, Radiation Oncology, Castellon, Spain ; 2 ramon And Cajal Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Madrid, Spain Abstract text The SYROG was formed about a decade ago, with the intention of fostering collaboration (research) and training (education) among young members of society as well as with other societies, both nationally and internationally. An executive committee was set up to oversee the objectives and functions of the group, made up of young specialists who wished to promote their spirit to the other doctors in training. We encountered many difficulties during our journey, but the ones that had the greatest impact were the lack of funding and recognition, slowing down our progress. In spite of this, numerous training courses have been carried out focused on the achievement of our objectives, the elaboration of articles with clinical impact, as well as the collaboration with fully constituted international societies. We promote the use of social networks as a means of disseminating evidence-based clinical guidelines, fundamental publications in healthcare practice, and reporting on scientific congresses and conferences. As far as future perspectives are concerned, it is necessary to be actively involved in young European society in order to be able to grow in opportunities, research and healthcare. SP-0358 An emerging young society: Young Romanian Radiotherapists and Oncologists Group (YRROG) M. Zerbea 1 1 Institute of Oncology Prof. Dr. I. Chiricuta, Radiation Oncology, Cluj Napoca, Romania The aim of a young society is to gain gratitude among the well known national and international societies. The Romanian residents in the oncology formed a society that is gaining members and visibility year by year. Projects Our society collaborates with the Romanian Surgery and Oncologic Gynecology Society in organizing the Multimodal Approach in Oncology, a conference held in Cluj Napoca once every month. It includes presentations on surgery, oncology, imaging, pathology, nuclear medicine for a better communication between all professionals in oncology. We alse organize every week article presentations among residents. The goal is continuous medical education and improving qualities such as public speaking and presentation skills. Administration Our society is a non-profit organization managed by a representative, vice – representative and a secretary. It is helding over 500 members from diverse romanian medical fields. We promote our group through social media, national events such as the Romanian National Congress and international meetings such as ESTRO and ESMO Congress. The best papers presented by the residents are published in the society journal. Vision Our collaboration at ESTRO 38 with the other national societies is a step forward in organizing European projects, gaining better visibility in ESTRO and improving the medical education among the young residents. SP-0359 Creating a new young radiation oncology society - the case of Poland M. Spalek 1 Abstract text Introduction