A new convergence is emerging between radiation oncologists and radiologists in the 21st century. ASTRO and RSNA are at the forefront of creating a synergy between these two specialties.

Join us for this two-day multidisciplinary look at cancer staging and treatment focusing on the many points of contact between imaging and radiation oncology from the day of diagnosis through the entire course of the patient's disease.

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Needs Statement

The practice of radiation oncology was founded on a solid base of medical imaging. As imaging improves, so does radiation therapy. Loco-regional control remains essential for the cure of the majority of malignant tumors. Raising the radiation dose increases the chance for cure but also carries risks of serious toxicity. New radiation delivery systems allows for the delivery of radiation with much greater conformality than ever before but, without good definition of the tumor target this advantage is squandered.

The radiation oncologist must, therefore, better understand the interpretation of contemporary radiographic images and the additional value from new imaging modalities provide. The radiologist on the other hand should better understand the needs of radiation oncologist in defining target volumes for advanced radiation techniques.

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Program Objectives

• Increase the interaction between radiation therapy and imaging as it relates to the safe implementation of brachytherapy, IMRT, IGRT, 4-D therapy and SBRT.
• Discover the concept of biologic imaging and update the audience on various types of physiologic and metabolic imaging with an emphasis on current and future applications in oncology.
• Distinguish malignant from normal tissue by selecting the correct imaging study.
• Recognize cross-sectional normal anatomy of different body sites for various diagnostic imaging modalities.
• Select and use diagnostic imaging studies to best define radiation target volumes.
  
• Evaluate tumor response to treatment, assess for recurrence and plan re-treatment.

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Target Audience

The meeting is designed for practicing radiation oncologists, practicing diagnostic radiologists, residents in training, fellows and medical physicists.