Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Solid Tumor Spinal Metastases: A Practical Case Based Discussion - AM2019

In this practical, case based educational session we will review fundamental elements of spine SBRT by reviewing 3 specific case scenarios: 

  1. SBRT in a patient with a radio-resistant primary tumor histology and oligo-metastatic disease
  2. SBRT in the re-irradiation setting 
  3. SBRT in the post-operative setting

Each case  will review the relevant NOMS (neurologic, oncologic, mechanical, systemic factors) framework for evaluating patients with spine metastases. In addition, for each case a radiologist will review the images and relevant clinical pearls such as differentiating tumor from non-malignant etiologies such as hemangiomas and Schmorl’s nodes. Furthermore, we will review consensus contouring guidelines and apply them to each case. Finally,  clinical outcomes and toxicity data as they pertain to each case will be reviewed. 

Target Audience

The meeting is designed to meet the interests of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiation physicists, nurses, radiation therapists, radiation dosimetrists, residents, and specialists.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply assessments of neurologic function, epidural grading, and spinal stability to clinical decision in the management of patients with spine metastases.
  • Evaluate spine MRIs for the extent of tumor involvement and identify common non-malignant etiologies such as hemangiomas and Schmorl’s nodes.
  • Describe SBRT radiation technique, including delineation of the optimal target volume, spinal cord delineation, and toxicities in 3 clinical scenarios including 1) oligometasatic spine disease; 2) post-operative spine SBRT; 3) re-irradiation.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
  • 1.25 SA-CME

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

    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 1.25 self-assessment credits.

Course opens: 
02/28/2020
Course expires: 
02/27/2023
Cost:
$105.00
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The following persons served as faculty for this activity:

Behrang Amini, MD, PhD is employed at MD Anderson Cancer Center and has nothing to disclose.

Amol Ghia, MD is employed at MD Anderson Cancer Center receives compensation/remuneration/funding from BrainLab and Elekta.

Raju Raval, MD, DPhil is employed at Arthur G. James Hospital/Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center and has nothing to disclose.

Kristin J. Redmond, MD, MPH is employed at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and receives compensation/remuneration/funding from Accuray, AstraZeneca and Elekta AB.

Additionally, the Education and CME/MOC Committee had control over the content of this activity.

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

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
  • 1.25 SA-CME

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

    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 1.25 self-assessment credits.

Price

Cost:
$105.00
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  • No refunds, extensions or substitutions will be made for those registrants who, for any reason, were unable to attend or were tardy for the session.
  • No credits will be granted and no refunds, exchanges or transfers will be given to those who do not pass.
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