Local Teachers

To be announced 

Local organisers 

Shikha Halder, Radiation Oncologist, BL Kapur Memorial Hospital, New Delhi (IN)
Shelly Hukku, Radiation Oncologist, BL Kapur Memorial Hospital, New Delhi (IN) 

Course aim

The aim of the course is to provide: 

1. Understanding of the principles and background of IMRT and IGRT
2.  Knowledge on the impact of various geometrical uncertainties and where they can be minimized
3. Knowledge of QA of IMRT and IGRT
4. An overview of available techniques, being able to choose between techniques and knowledge of their limitations
5.  Planar and 3D in room imaging
6. Workflow and efficiency at the department for implementation of IMRT and IGRT
7. Clinical rationale, limitations and evidence for advanced technologies
8. Knowledge of inverse treatment planning optimization, biological optimization and dose painting

Target Group 

The course is aimed at Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Physicists and Radiation Technologists who will participate in advanced technologies like IMRT and IGRT in their department. Some experience in the field of conformal therapy, target delineation and treatment planning is a prerequisite.  Making advanced technologies work is a team effort therefore simultaneous participation of the three disciplines is strongly recommended.   

Educational Programme

• On-site demonstrations of advanced techniques
• Panel and participants discussion: IMRT and IGRT, the case pro and against
• Dose volume constraints
• Methods of optimization
• Dosimetry of IMRT
• Imaging and target delineation
• Geometrical uncertainties
• Planar and volumetric imaging
• Image registration
• Setup correction strategies
• Clinical sessions on thorax, pelvic, and head and neck cancer covering the interaction of physics and clinic
• Workflow in the clinic including “how they do that” tips