Programme

Overview: The joint ESTRO-EADO symposium is aimed at highlighting the importance of close cooperation between dermato-oncologist, surgeons, radiation / clinical oncologists, onco-geriatricians and allied health care professionals such as medical physicists, radiographers and nurses. Such cooperation would not be possible without continued mutual understanding of advancements in each speciality, allowing to work together towards a common goal. This year’s theme of the joint ESTRO-EADO symposium is “Behind local control: Modern integrated opportunities in the management of non-melanoma skin cancer”. The first talk will cover quality of life studies in non-melanoma skin cancer and personalized integrated care. The next session will give an overview of Mohs surgery, a microscopically margin controlled procedure to treat skin cancer that revolutionised skin surgery. Following that the decision-making experiment will be discussed as an alternative approach to harmonise clinical practice in the areas of skin cancer management where recommendations are not uniform. Finally, we will hear from medical physicist describing their work behind the scene in skin radiotherapy and from radiographer how they support patient journey during and after skin radiotherapy.

Overview: Positioning and immobilisation are fundamental steps in the RT patient pathway, uniquely vital for ensuring treatment reproducibility and precision. RTT experts will argue for and against the proposition considering traditional immobilisation strategies in light of advancements such as Surface-Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT), particle therapy, and online ART. Proponents argue that modern technologies and techniques reduce reliance on rigid immobilisation, enhancing patient comfort and experience. Opponents caution against abandoning these proven methods, emphasizing the risks of excess external and internal motion and misalignment without robust positioning systems. Join this engaging session as we discuss the evolving role of immobilisation in RT and its implications for patient care and daily practice.

Overview: Proffered Papers are presented in one of the sessions scheduled in the main session halls. Each author will present orally for 7 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for discussion. Sessions will be recorded and available on-demand.

Overview: The teaching lecture will provide an overview of the main techniques used for image guidance in radiotherapy and the recent developments in this field. The lecture will focus on the most central in-room imaging modalities, including x-ray, MRI and surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT). For each of these the lecture will cover their use in patient setup, motion management and potential for adaptive radiotherapy. The presentation will mainly be relevant for photon therapy, but will give some examples on differences and similarities of the use of these techniques also in proton therapy. Perspective on emerging image guidance methods will be briefly discussed.

Overview: During this session, speakers will address the needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) radiotherapy patients, with a focus on quality-of-life aspects, during and up to six months post-treatment. Topics also include the value of informative sessions within the radiotherapy pathway and strategies for implementation. The Irish experience with Hodgkin lymphoma AYA survivors will highlight tailored physical and psychosocial support and the integration of survivor input into resource development. Finally, the Peer2Me intervention will be presented, showcasing its impact on both mentors and mentees.