This course, jointly organized by ESOR and ESTRO, aims at promoting an integrated approach between specialists involved in multidisciplinary tumour boards to tailor the best treatment for each individual patient by exploiting the use of imaging.

New advanced imaging technology not only provides morphological information on tumour extension, but also information on tumour function and biology. It not only allows a good evaluation of tumour response during and after treatment, but also an early detection of tumour recurrence. Radiation oncologists increasingly use hybrid equipment in which diagnostic imaging technology is incorporated within the radiation treatment machines to allow continuous adaptation of radiation treatment according to the daily response of tumour, the surrounding organs and their movements. Radiologists involved in multidisciplinary management teams increasingly recognize the impact of their diagnostic information on clinical decision making and treatment planning. 

Thus there is a growing interest to enhance the collaboration between imaging specialists to optimize and to adapt the different use of imaging to the comprehensive clinical management of the oncology patient.

By the combination of lectures, case discussions in small working groups and plenary debates, the course aims to offer a programme focusing on the use of imaging in a truly multidisciplinary environment to support understanding between different specialist’s needs, practicing common language and delineating research perspectives. 

Target group

The target group consists of senior residents and junior radiologists and radiation oncologists who are interested to learn and improve their knowledge on an optimal approach to multidisciplinary treatment management exploiting the use of imaging. 

Educationnal programme

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