ESTRO Guide 2018

AROI Course in Collaboration with ESTRO on Advanced Technologies Endorsed by ESTRO 14-17 October 2018 | Rajamahendravaram (previously known as Rajahmundry), India

TARGET GROUP The course is aimed at radiation oncologists, radiation physicists and radiation therapists (RTTs) who wish to participate in advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT and Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) in their department. Some experience in the field of conformal therapy, target delineation and treatment planning is a prerequisite. Making advanced technologies work is a team effort therefore simultaneous participation of the above- mentioned three disciplines from one team is strongly recommended. COURSE AIM The aim of the course is to provide: • Understanding of the principles and background of IMRT, IGRT and ART • Knowledge on the impact of various geometrical uncertainties and where they can be minimised • Knowledge of QA of IMRT, IGRT and ART possibility to improve your own individual approach to patients. The course will provide a great opportunity to see how clinicians from different specialities and countries manage and treat thoracic tumours, giving you the

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LEARNINGOUTCOMES By the end of this course participants should be able to: • Implement IMRT, IGRT and ART in their own clinic • Tailor IMRT, IGRT and ART to their specific home situation.

• An overview of available techniques, being able to choose between techniques and knowledge of their limitations • Planar and 3D in room imaging • Workflow and efficiency at the department for implementation of IMRT, IGRT and ART • Clinical rationale, limitations and evidence for advanced technologies • Knowledge of inverse treatment planning optimisation, biological optimisation and dose painting.

COURSE CONTENT • Panel and participants discussion: IMRT and IGRT, the case for and against

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