| Date |
Topic |
Faculty |
| September 11, 2023 |
Isotopes and dose calculation algorithms - Recording |
M Wronski, F. Mourtada |
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• Review most common isotopes used for HDR, LDR and VLDR brachytherapy
• Review sealed and unsealed sources and impact on designing a brachytherapy program
• Brief overview of dose calculation algorithms and treatment planning systems |
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| September 25, 2023 |
Radiobiology of Brachytherapy - Recording |
E Vigneault, G Morton |
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• Compare and contrast differences in dosimetric implications of brachytherapy and EBRT
• Review fundamentals of radiobiology and impact of radiation on tumors and normal tissues
• Review differences in HDR and LDR sources on tumor control and tissue complications |
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| October 16, 2023 |
Classic Systems: Manchester and Paris - Recording |
G Morton, M Wronski |
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• To plan a single plane implant using Manchester and Paris Systems
• Apply these underlying principles to volume implants
• Assess how these systems can inform modern implant techniques
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| November 13, 2023 |
Prostate HDR Brachytherapy: Techniques, Optimization, Imaging - Recording |
M Corkum, AG Martin, A Berlin, R Weersink |
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• Review implant technique - How do I do it?
• Importance of TRUS position and its impact on needle implantation
• Incorporation of advanced imaging (MRI/PET) in planning - rigid vs cognitive fusions
• Review some dosimetry and implant corrections |
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| November 21, 2023 |
Prostate LDR Brachytherapy: Planning, Techniques, Correction of Suboptimal Implants - Recording |
M Keyes, K Martell, E Vigneault, J Borg |
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• Review implant technique - How do I do it?
• Discuss LDR pre-planning and intraoperative planning
• Incorporation of advanced imaging in pre-planning LDR implants - rigid vs cognitive fusions
• Discussion around correction of poor implant/dosimetry |
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| November 27, 2023 |
GYN Intracavitary and Hybrid Applicators - Recording |
J Croke, N Shahid, M Serban |
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• Introduce all different applicator types - ring/tandem, tandem/ovoid, venzia, vienna etc
• Review intraoperative image guidance
• Review basic procedure technique - how do I do it?
• Review dosimetry and implant corrections - show examples of under/over dosimetry with intracavitary |
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| December 11, 2023 |
GYN Interstitial, perineal templates - Recording |
E Leung, D D'Souza, H Razie |
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• Review of pre-planning protocols in perineal interstitial brachytherapy and post-planning processes and objectives
• Review of implant technique with focus on options for real-time image-guidance
• Review of standard and challenges cases that can be treated with perineal-based interstitial brachytherapy and indications |
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| January 8, 2024 |
Breast Brachytherapy - Recording |
M Jolicoeur, S Husain, C Falkson |
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• Brief review of published experience for breast brachytherapy.
• Describe the technical differences of LDR vs HDR brachytherapy.
• Describe applicators for intracavitary and interstitial implants.
• Review CT or MRI-based treatment planning principles and objectives.
• Review pre-treatment and treatment planning QA process |
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| January 22, 2024 |
Penile Brachytherapy - Recording |
J Crook, D Batchelar |
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• Explain how the rules of the Paris system are still relevant to design an implant, guide needle placement and evaluate homogeneity.
• Brief review of published experience for LDR, PDR and more recently HDR brachytherapy.
• Provide tips on avoidance and management of the most common side effects of penile brachytherapy, meatal stenosis and soft tissue ulceration/necrosis.
• Describe the technical modifications for transitioning from an LDR approach to HDR.
• Describe applicators for surface and interstitial implants.
• Review CT-based treatment planning principles and objectives.
• Review pre-treatment QA. |
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February 5, 2024 March 18, 2024 |
GI: Biliary and Rectal with T. Vuong - Recording GI: Biliary and Rectal with A. Taggar - Recording
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T Vuong A Taggar |
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Biliary:
• What is the rationale behind biliary brachytherapy
• Which patients are candidates
• Which brachytherapy techniques can be used
• How to setup a biliary brachytherapy program? |
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| TBD |
Postponed: Lung/ Esophagus |
R Sur, C Falkson, Nhu Tram |
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• Brief overview of evidence and discuss indications
• Describe procedure for lung and esophageal brachy
• Describe challenges of setting up lung/esophageal brachytherapy program |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Skin - Recording |
T Barnes, A Rembielak, M Paudel |
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• Why skin brachytherapy vs other techniques (ortho, electrons or EBRT)
• Overview of workflow - simulation, planning, 3D printing if used
• Different types of skin brachytherapy techniques - customized vs commercial applicators
• Toxicities of skin brachytherapy |
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| March 25, 2024 |
Eye Brachytherapy - Recording |
D Roberge |
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• Describe indications for brachytherapy
• Isotopes and materials used in plaque brachytherapy
• Workflow and technique
• Toxicities |
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| April 8, 2024 |
Health Economics - Recording |
J Helou |
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• Cost of EBRT/SBRT vs brachytherapy - hospital/institutional perspective
• Financial toxicity for patients |
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| TBD |
Postponed: Ultrasound Physics |
L Mendez and team, A Ravi |
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• Basic overview of US construction - axial and sagittal crystals
• 2D vs 3D US imaging
• Use of US in gyne brachytherapy
• Use of US in prostate brachytherapy |
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| May 6, 2024 |
3D Printed Applicators: Recording |
E Kidd and M Kudla |
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| May 27, 2024 |
Register: QA Processe, Trouble-Shooting and Incidents |
M Wronski and G Cohen |
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