What Diagnostic Radiologists Need to Know about Radiation Oncology

What Diagnostic Radiologists Need to Know about Radiation Oncology

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Speakers are sharing information about basic concepts in radiation oncology and radiation therapy techniques including non-linear accelerator methods. They also are discussing applications of PET, including the utility of PET/CT in treatment planning, new PET/CT applications and radiosurgery.

Speaker Information:
  • Stephanie A. Terezakis, MD, department, radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore;
  • Ruth F. Lavigne, MD, radiation oncologist, University of Cincinnati;
  • Maximillian Dehn, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Stanford University School of Medicine in California; and
  • Dwight E. Heron, MD, chairman, radiology oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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