HANDS ON WORKSHOP
HOW TO BT: Hands-On Brachytherapy Workshop
The Hands-On Brachytherapy Workshop will take place at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario, on November 22 and 23, 2024.
Attendees will enjoy an immersive learning experience while enjoying a comfortable and relaxing stay. The full package includes participation in the workshop, a two-night on-site stay, and all meals (including a nourishment hub throughout the day). The day package includes two-day access to the workshop, with lunch and the nourishment hub included.
This package does not include breakfast, dinner, or an overnight stay. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available.
WHY ATTEND AND WHAT TO EXPECT?
The workshop has been designed for 24 participants interested in deepening their knowledge and practical skills in brachytherapy. It covers real-world clinical cases and allows you to refine your expertise in brachytherapy through practical and hands-on sessions. Our aim is to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
KEY FEATURES:
Pre-workshop material:
- Reading material for an early introduction to topics discussed in the workshop
- Updated list of references in BT
- Online lectures on pelvic anatomy from ARC Bootcamp (www.arcbootcamp.com)
Workshop Highlights:
Friday, November 22nd, 07:30 - 17:00
Brachytherapy in Gynecologic Cancer:
- Clinical optimization prior to gynecologic brachytherapy
- Hands-on session on brachytherapy applicators and proper selection during gynecologic brachytherapy
- Interactive sessions on contouring and 3D planning of gynecologic malignancies
- Hands-on practice utilizing brachytherapy applicators in a newly developed female pelvic simulator
- Applicator removal and post-procedural care
- Tips, pearls, and troubleshooting: debrief Q&A
- Extra-GYN and Prostate Brachytherapy Topic: Guest speaker lecture on penile brachytherapy- From theory to practice.
Saturday, November 23rd, 07:30 - 17:00
Prostate Brachytherapy:
- Panel on the role of prostate brachytherapy, including how to select patients, increase clinical benefit, and minimize risks
- Understanding prostate cancer brachytherapy workflow, equipment, and techniques
- Access to a virtual reality training module in prostate brachytherapy
- Hands-on experience in LDR and HDR prostate brachytherapy planning
- Hand-on experience on fiducial marker insertion and transperineal prostate biopsy
- Post-procedural care: insights into managing post-treatment care, focusing on urinary retention and hematuria, their definitions, and management strategies
- Pearls and troubleshooting tips in prostate brachytherapy
Faculty:
- Lucas Mendez MD, DRCPSC
- Douglas Hoover PhD
- Kathleen Surry PhD
- Vikram Velker MD, FRCPC
Prices:
Full package:
Full package includes workshop with a 2 nights on-site stay and all meals covered (including a nourishment hub throughout the day). Free wi-fi and parking are available.
$975 (tax included)
$1170 (tax included)
Day package:
In the day package, attendees will have two-day access to the workshop, with lunch and nourishment hub included. In this package, breakfast, dinner and overnight stay are not included.
$295 (tax included)
$355 (tax included)