ESTRO Guide 2019

developments and gain knowledge of future directions in research and clinical trials in the management of NMSC.

• Bepreparedtoaskquestionsandcontribute to live and interactive discussions.

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MULTIMODIAL CANCER TREATMENT

TEACHINGMETHODS Three day course including: • Didactic lectures • Special workshops, debates and case discussions • Interactive sessions.

COURSE CONTENT • Epidemiology,prevention, pathology and bio-markers of NMSC • The role of imaging in diagnosis and treatment of NMSC • Surgical and non-surgical treatments of NMSC • Physics and mould room input in dermatological radiotherapy and brachytherapy • Radiobiology of the skin • Follow-up andmanagement of side effects during and after skin cancer treatment • Role of allied health care professionals in NMSC management • Concept and management of high risk, locally advanced and metastatic NMSC • NMSC in special circumstances and rare skin pathologies • Clinical consultation of NMSC patient • Role of multidisciplinary teammeetings in the management of NMSC • Overview of current research, clinical trials and technical developments in the management of NMSC. PREREQUISITES Before commencing this course participants should: • Revise anatomy of the skin and lymphatic system with common drainage routes • Have at least basic knowledge of main NMSC types and their clinical presentation • Have at least basic knowledge of standard surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities in NMSC • Have at least basic experience with radiation therapy for NMSC patients. If the participant is not a radiation oncologist or clinical oncologist (including training post) they should be involved in multidisciplinary case discussions or have special interest in the management of NMSC patients

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, OTHER SPECIALIST

FACULTY COURSE DIRECTOR

Agata Rembielak, Radiation Oncologist and Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital, Manchester (UK)

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT • Multiple choice questions • Mark-out exercises • Evaluation form.

TEACHERS • György Kovács, Radiation Oncologist, University of Lübeck, Lübeck (DE) • Anita O’Donovan, Radiographer with research interest in geriatric oncology, Trinity College, Dublin (IE) • Anysja Zuchora, Medical Physicist, Galway University Hospital, Galway (IE) Teaching faculty is being updated, please visit www.estro-education.org/courses for the latest information.

KEYWORDS Non-melanoma skin cancer, multimodality management, surgery, radiotherapy, high risk non-melanoma skin cancer, volume delineation, side effects, cosmesis, quality of life, geriatric assessment. ACCREDITATION Application for CME recognition will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (EACCME), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). Information on the status of the applications can be obtained from the ESTRO office.

Agata Rembielak

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