“Innovation in Radio-Oncology” Tel Aviv 1-3 March, 2017.
FOREWORD This 3-day ESO course is dedicated to clinical, technical and biological innovations in the management of cancer with emphasis on radiation oncology. Hot topics such as single and hypo-fractionated RT, stereotactic brain and body RT, focal RT, particle RT, radiobiology of hypo-fractionation, SBRT and particle RT, the scientific basis of immunotherapy, combination of RT and immunotherapy and targeted therapies, prediction of response and complications, will be discussed. In addition, local Israeli high-tech achievements and innovations in basic and applied cancer research will be presented. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Update the knowledge in radiobiology, hypofractionated, stereotactic brain and body RT, focal RT, particle RT, the scientific basis of immunotherapy and combined RT - immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Become aware of innovative strategies in radiation oncology and combined modality therapy of cancer Learn how to incorporate the innovative strategies in daily practice CHAIRS AND COORDINATORS F.A. Calvo, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon, Madrid, [...]