ESTRO Guide 2019

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer 13-15 June 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic

Low dose rate or high dose rate

TARGET GROUP The course is aimed at all those who may be part of a prostate brachytherapy team and for those wishing to set up a prostate brachytherapy unit i.e.: urologists, radiation oncologists, radiation therapists (RTTs) radiologists, physicists and specialist nurses. brachytherapy unit, to new developments in the field. • Provide an overview of the epidemiology and treatment options for localised prostate cancer • Discuss patient selection, indications and contra-indications for brachytherapy • Provide an overview of the techniques, equipment and staffing for a prostate brachytherapy unit, including the physics background and regulatory requirements brachytherapy? Which treatment for prostate cancer is best and in what circumstances? This course covers a range of topics from patient selection, to what you need for setting up a prostate COURSE AIM The course aims to:

COURSE CONTENT This course covers an overview on epidemiology and treatment options for localised prostate cancer and gives an adequate introduction to brachytherapy. Patient selection for bothHDR and LDR seed implants will be discussed with treatment indications and contra-indications. Contouring for prostate brachytherapy with different imaging modalities is presented as an exercise prior to the course evaluatedwith interactive discussions. Practical examples of gland evaluation, types of treatment planning, different implant techniques and post implant planning are presented in the context of videos and interactive discussions between participants and the teaching staff.

• Give an overview of the results, side effects and their management • Discuss new developments relevant to brachytherapy in imaging, focal therapy and salvage. LEARNINGOUTCOMES By the end of this course participants should be able to understand the: • Requirements for a successful brachytherapy programme • Relevant patient groups for prostate brachytherapy and the literature reporting their outcome • Current areas of development in focal and salvage prostate brachytherapy.

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