Programme

Overview: Curious about biology-driven innovations in radiotherapy? Join this exciting session, where four expert speakers will pitch cutting-edge research areas. Topics include novel RT techniques such as FLASH, spatial fractionation, biology-guided radiotherapy, and boron-neutron capture therapy. Through exploration of recent results and the current status of each topic, the session will highlight potential clinical impact and reflect on how these emerging approaches may shape the future of radiotherapy.

Overview: Brief background literature instigating the use of rectal preparation, rectal preparation methods, their effectiveness, and patient experience The patient group we stopped rectal preparation for, supporting patient information, documentation, and training Application of and results from a clinical audit of rectal volume and prostate motion without rectal preparation Development of and results from a patient’s experience preparing for prostate cancer radiotherapy survey. Discussion on stopping rectal preparation, personalising preparation, and clinical impact Background-Historical standards for immobilisation of head and neck cancer with a brief explainer of PTV expansions (Van Herk) and toxicities associated with head and neck RT Summary of Head and Neck Immobilisation-Literature Review Table Discussion of the OPEN Trial-this study was discussed at ESTRO plenary last year, however we now have full results which I can discuss. A discussion point from the OPEN Trial results-the potential for personalised margins through recognising patients who move less than the anticipated population based PTV expansion Discuss the feasibility study currently being run in SLRON exploring personalised margins A discussion of qualitative research I conducted with Head and Neck cancer patients on the open trial, highlighting the patient voice-need for shared decision making and how immobilisation and margins may be a time point where patients can be involved in treatment related decisions. Importance of respiratory motion reduction and overview of existing motion management techniques The Mechanically Assisted Non-Invasive Ventilation (MANIV) technique: Principles and implementations Clinical indications and contraindications IGRT image comparison: with and without MANIV Staff training and workflow adaptation Staff feedback and experience Patient experience and feedback Future developments and perspectives

Overview: Radiation oncology professionals have a strong and diverse training focusing on our core disciplines. Methodologies borrowed from other fields hold unique potential to advance our field, yet, we do not receive any training on how to use these methods. This session will explore various and innovative methodologies, including qualitative and survey-based research, and review their role in changing clinical practice. Aimed at early career professionals and researchers, speakers will share tips and tricks to get started with methods outside of your own comfort zone and achieve real impact with research data.