Role of Radiation Therapy in Oligometastatic Malignancies
This presentation will review the evolving role of radiation therapy in the management of oligometastatic malignancies, with an emphasis on prostate, renal, and urothelial cancers. The talk will highlight the biological and clinical rationale for metastasis-directed therapy, summarize key prospective and retrospective evidence supporting the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy and other focused radiation approaches, and discuss how patient selection, disease burden, imaging advances, systemic therapy integration, and treatment timing influence outcomes. Special attention will be given to the distinction between oligorecurrent, oligoprogressive, and de novo oligometastatic disease, as well as the potential
goals of radiation therapy, including delaying systemic therapy, improving progression-free survival, consolidating response, and palliation. The presentation will also address practical considerations for multidisciplinary decision-making, toxicity mitigation, and future directions, including biomarker-driven selection and ongoing clinical trials aimed at refining
the use of radiation therapy in this increasingly important clinical setting.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, researchers, oncologists and allied healthcare professionals interested in ablative radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Describe the current evidence supporting radiation therapy and metastasis-directed therapy in oligometastatic malignancies.
- Evaluate clinical factors that guide patient selection for stereotactic body radiation therapy in oligorecurrent, oligoprogressive and de novo oligometastatic cancers.
Moderator:
- Bhanu Prasad Venkatesulu, MD, MBBS, is employed by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Venkatesulu owns stock in ImmunityBio and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.
Speaker:
- Soumyajit Roy, MBBS, MSc., is employed by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Roy owns stock in Merck Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, J&J, Eli Lilly and Medtronic.
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 AttendanceThis activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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