Lessons From HyTEC: Brain Necrosis, Optic Neuropathy and Brachial Plexopathy After Stereotactic Radiotherapy

HyTEC (Hypo-fractionated or “Hy”-dose per fraction, Treatment Effects in the Clinic) was an American Association of Physicists in Medicine-led initiative focusing on hypofractionated SBRT/SABR and stereotactic radiosurgery in adults. HyTEC was published as special issues in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology · Biology · Physics, with introductory and visionary papers along with organ-specific reports that compiled and modelled (when feasible) data specific to normal tissue complication probability risks.

This presentation focuses on three projects – brain necrosis, radiation-induced optic neuropathy and brachial plexopathy (published separately outside of the HYTEC special issue). The approach to compiling and modelling data as well as the results will be reviewed. Particular attention will be drawn to the limitation of the work, and how those limitations might affect interpretation of the data, and how one might apply the results in clinic. 

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the methodology and approach of the HyTEC projects.
  • Explain some of the limitations of the HyTEC work on brain necrosis, radiation-induced optic neuropathy and brachial plexopathy.
  • Discuss how to use the data from HyTEC in clinic to help guide assessment of treatment plans.
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: 
05/23/2024
Course expires: 
05/22/2026
Cost:
$149.00
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  • Michael T. Milano, MD, PhD, is employed by the University of Rochester. Dr. Milano receives honoraria from Wolters Kluwer. Dr. Milano is an Associate Section Editor for the ASTRO International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics and Chair of the American Radium Society Tumor Guidelines Committee.

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:
$149.00
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Nonmember: $149
Member: $99
Member-in-training: $49
Student/Grad Student/PGY: $49
Postdoctoral Fellow: $49
 

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