Beyond the First Dose: Re-irradiation for Brain Tumors - Maximizing Outcomes and Managing Risk (PRO 02)
This activity explores the use of repeat radiation for intra-cranial neoplasms. Radiation is the primary management modality for the treatment of a number of intracranial pathologies and the initial treatment is well studied and relatively standardized across the specialty. However, in the setting of recurrent disease, in a wide range of conditions, there is value of further radiation that currently is likely underutilized, but can benefit patients. This spans high grade malignant brain tumors such as glioblastoma as well as low grade primary brain tumors. Additionally, the management of meningioma can be challenging and the panel discusses treatment strategies including emerging infusional radiopharmaceuticals. The management of brain metastases, as the most common intracranial malignancy, is explored in the setting of re-irradiation. The panel explores the gamut of technologies, including protons, in the presentation. Finally, the panel discusses strategies and techniques to minimize risk as well as interventions to help manage potential toxicity.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, radiation dosimetrists and residents.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
- Determine which patients would benefit from re-irradiation of their primary or secondary brain tumor.
- Assess the various radiation techniques, technology and fractionation to optimally benefit patients while mitigating risk of toxicity.
- Analyze strategies to manage toxicities that may develop from re-irradiation.
- Avani Dholakia Rao, MD, is employed by Radiation Oncology Associates of the National Capital Region.
- Stuart H. Burri, MD, is employed by Southeast Radiation Oncology Group.
- William Breen, MD, is employed by the Mayo Clinic.
- Raj Singh, MD, is employed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
- Beant Singh Gill, MD, is employed by Associates in Radiation Medicine.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Annual Meeting Steering 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 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 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.