Advancement in Imaging for Radiation Oncology

Various advances in imaging are changing the clinical practice for Radiation Oncology. Different imaging technologies could offer additional information compared to the conventional CT image including but not limited to functional, metastasis-specific, real time, high soft tissue contrast imaging. Using these images for radiation oncology could help improve target and organ at risk contouring, outcome prediction and study, and improve the quality of overall radiation therapy. Despite its potential benefits, novel imaging techniques bring new challenges in radiation oncology. The intent of this session is to educate the audience of advancement in the following imaging modalities with their application in radiation oncology: 1) PSMA PET and multimodality imaging; 2) Multiparametric MRI; and 3) Dual Energy CT.

Topics:

  1. Introductions
    Xun Jia, PhD
  2. PSMA-supported EBRT for prostate cancer
    Wouter Vogel, MD, PhD
  3. Multiparametric MRI in Radiation Oncology
    Yue Cao, PhD, FAAPM
  4. Applications of DECT in Radiation Therapy
    Jessica Miller, PhD
  5. Q and A
    Full Panel

This activity is available from April 30, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 29, 2026. 

This activity was originally recorded at the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting.

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and residents.  

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the value of various imaging modalities for radiation oncology applications. 
  • Identify issues that are unique to various imaging modalities, and possible solutions to these issues. 
  • Discuss the scope and limitation of various imaging modalities.  
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
04/30/2024
Course expires: 
04/29/2026
Cost:
$0.00
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  • Xun Jia, PhD, is employed by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Jia receives grant/research funding from NIH. 
  • Wouter Vogel, MD, PhD, is employed by The Netherlands Cancer Institute. Dr. Vogel receives grant/research funding from Novartis.  
  • Yue Cao, PhD, FAAPM, is employed by the University of Michigan. Dr. Cao receives grant/research funding from NIH and Siemens Healthineers. 
  • Jessica Miller, PhD, is employed by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Miller receives grant/research funding from Siemens Healthiness Collaboration and GE Healthcare Collaboration. Dr. Miller serves in an uncompensated position on the advisory boards of UWADCL and SI Physics.

The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Education Committee had control over the content of this activity. All relevant relationships have been mitigated.

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Committee Disclosures

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.

ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
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Course Fees:
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Nonmember: $149
Member: $99
Member-in-training: $49
Student/Grad Student/PGY: $49
Postdoctoral Fellow: $49
 

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