This program is designed to address the needs of a community practice physician and includes disease site reviews, interactive case-based discussions, a strategic dialogue with the ASTRO CEO and a radiation oncology practice overview.

The ultimate goal of radiation oncology research is to improve clinical care. As a specialty, we tackle diverse research questions, addressing every type of cancer and encompassing cancer biology and radiation physics.

This session reviews the current role of radiation therapy in the multidisciplinary management of esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, rectal and anal cancers, focusing on the key data supporting current clinical practice and use of technologies, and studies that have impacted the stan

This activity will evaluate contouring of Upper GI tumors and include a discussion about esophageal cancers, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancers.

Cases Covered

Case 1: HCC

Case 2:Pancreatic Cancer

Case 3: GEJ Adenocarcinoma

In this educational activity, participants review the role of CBCT-online adaptive SABR in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. They will also learn the challenges associated with this technique, in particular the impact of bowel gas artifact on OAR delineation.

Radiotherapy has benefits for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), particularly in improving local control and palliating symptoms. The role of radiotherapy in enhancing overall survival remains uncertain.

The ultimate goal of radiation oncology research is to improve clinical care. As a specialty, we tackle diverse research questions, addressing every type of cancer and encompassing cancer biology and radiation physics.