Presenters:
Mikki Campbell, MRT(T), MHE, Manager of Strategic Initiatives Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Darby Erler, Professional Leader, Radiation Therapy Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Laura D’Alimonte, MRT(T), MHSc Clinical Practice Manager, Radiation | Windsor Regional Hospital Interim Operations Manager, Radiation Therapy | Windsor Regional Hospital Clinical Co-Lead, Radiation | Erie St Clair Regional Cancer Program (ESC RCP) Lecturer, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, and Melissa Sponagle, MRT (N), BHSc, M.Ed. Director of Education Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Learning Objectives:
– Discuss the evolution of Image Guided radiation therapy
– Explain the strengths, challenges and future opportunities for the use of MRI in radiation therapy
– Identify the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively use and operate MRI in the radiation therapy context
- Discuss and evaluate MRI as a tool in radiation therapy with clinical case studies for cancers of the brain and liver