Radiation Oncology Update- New Techniques & Ideas

Explore cutting-edge techniques and ideas in radiation oncology through this comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation. Delve into effective radiation planning, considerations, and requirements for ablative therapy. Understand the rules of thumb for conventional fractionation and learn why altering fractionation schemes can be beneficial. Examine key terms and factors affecting effective dose, including Biologically Effective Dose. Investigate the role of radiotherapy in metastatic disease, focusing on the clinical approach to oligometastatic disease and its efficacy. Discover the history and potential of the Abscopal Effect, from its origins in 1953 to recent developments in 2014. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements and future possibilities in radiation oncology treatment.

Intro
Outline
To make an effective radiation plan, you must...
To do this effectively...
Considerations
Requirements
Ablative therapy
Take Home from Section 1
Rules of thumb for conventional fractionation
Why alter the fractionation scheme?
Some terms to know...
What affects effective dose
Biologically Effective Dose
Take Home from Section 2
Role of RT in metastatic disease
Clinical Approach to oligometastatic disease
Does this actually work?
The Abscopal Effect - history (sort of...)
From 1953 to 2014...
So, how does it work?
Not so fast....
So, what happened in 2014?
This has potential!
Take Home for Part 3
Thank you!