International Clinical School
Brachytherapy boosting for organ preservation in rectal cancer
Organ-preserving treatment strategies are rapidly changing the management of rectal cancer, offering selected patients the opportunity to avoid major surgery without compromising oncological outcomes. During this 1.5-day International Clinical School, leading experts will share the latest evidence and practical experience with endoluminal boost techniques, combining interactive lectures, multidisciplinary case discussions and hands-on training. Participants will gain in-depth insight into patient selection, Watch-and-Wait strategies, dose escalation and clinical decision-making, while acquiring practical experience with the two leading endoluminal boost techniques: the MAASTRO HDR applicator and Papillon CXB 50 kV.
Course Faculty
The course will be taught by experts from Maastro and collaborating specialists in rectal cancer care. Faculty includes specialists in radiation oncology, radiology, surgery, medical oncology, gastroenterology.
Programme 16 october
Location: Hotel Vaeshartelt, Weert 9, 6222 PG Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Dr. Evert Van Limbergen, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Dr. Britt Hupkens, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Prof. dr. Geerard Beets, surgical oncologist, MUMC+
Dr. Stéphanie Breukink, surgical oncologist, MUMC+
Prof. dr. Claus Rödel, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
Dr. An-Sofie Verrijssen, radiation oncologist, Catharina Ziekenhuis
Dr. Eva Rijkmans, radiation oncologist, The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Dr. Maaike Berbee, radiation oncologist, Dr. Britt Hupkens, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Dr. Evert Van Limbergen, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Dr. Tim Calon, Medical oncologist, MUMC+
Dr. Jeoffrey Haans/Dr. Roel Bogie, gastroenterologist, MUMC+
Prof. dr. Regina Beets-Tan, radiologist, Maastro, Prof. dr. Geerard Beets, surgical oncologist, MUMC+
Mark Davies, patient advocate
Dr. Evert Van Limbergen, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Programme 17 october
Location: Maastro. Dr. Tanslaan 12, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Dr. Maaike Berbée & Dr. Britt Hupkens, Maastro
Prof. dr. A. Sun Myint, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Dr. Maaike Berbee, radiation oncologist, Dr. Britt Hupkens, radiation oncologist, Maastro
Prof. Dr. A. Sun Myint, Dr. Verrijssen, Dr. Maaike Berbee, Dr. Britt Hupkens, Dr. Evert van Limbergen
*Operating procedures for endoluminal boost techniques *Applicator placement and positioning *Troubleshooting common procedural challenges *Basics of treatment planning
Registration
Due to the hands-on nature of the course, the number of participants is limited.
