Thoracic/Liver Proton Therapy Training Webinar
Particle Therapy Institute Educational Series
As a pioneer in radiation oncology and cancer care, MD Anderson has paved the way for more effective radiation therapy around the world. MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center has treated more than 10,000 patients, published more than 570 manuscripts on proton therapy, and leads North America in treating patients with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT).
Please join us for an interactive virtual experience with world-renowned experts specializing in treating thoracic and liver cancers with proton therapy. This course should be of interest to radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, scientists, trainees, administrators and any health system interested in proton therapy.
For questions or more information, please contact Rola Georges at RHGeorges@mdanderson.org.
Registration fees
- Physicians – $100
- Physicists – $75
- Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists – $50
- Residents and fellows – free
(Pending a verification letter from their Chairperson sent to RHGeorges@mdanderson.org.)
Webinar lead facilitator
Joe Chang, M.D., Ph.D., holds a tenured Texas 4000 Distinguished Professorship at MD Anderson. He is an appointed American Society of Radiation Oncology Fellow and has been recognized with the Best Doctors of America award.
Chang is one of the pioneers in the field of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and proton therapy for lung cancer, having published more than 260 peer-reviewed articles in many prestigious journals. His research has helped establish the role of SABR, proton therapy, and combined immunotherapy and SABR in treating lung cancer.
Clinical sessions
Proton beam therapy for lung cancer
Zhongxing Liao, M.D.
Endowed professor in
Lung Cancer, Radiation Oncology and Director of Clinical Research
Session Highlights:
- Discuss the pros and cons of using proton therapy for lung cancer.
- Current clinical data in using proton therapy for lung cancer.
- Case selection for proton therapy for lung cancer.
Proton therapy for esophageal cancer
Steven Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate professor, Radiation Oncology and Experimental Radiation Oncology
Session Highlights:
- Understand the dosimetric differences between proton and IMRT.
- Critically appraise the clinical experience of proton therapy in esophageal cancer.
- Review the current trial results comparing proton vs. IMRT and goals of the current phase III clinical trial.
Proton beam for liver cancers
Eugene Koay, M.D, Ph.D.
Associate professor, Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology
Session Highlights:
- Understand the pros and cons of proton therapy for liver cancers.
- Understand the importance of motion management and image guidance.
- Learn practical considerations for the treatment of liver cancers with proton therapy.
Physics and dosimetry sessions
Physics perspective for treating thoracic tumors using scanning beam
Xiaodong Zhang, Ph.D.
Associate professor,
Radiation Physics Patient Care
Session highlights:
- Understand the patient selection for IMPT treatment by the dosimetric benefit of IMPT over IMRT.
- Gain hands-on knowledge of the motion management strategy for treating thoracic cancer.
- Understand the source of uncertainties of IMPT techniques and the strategies to manage those uncertainties.
Thoracic and esophagus treatment planning
Kevin Tran, CMD
Medical dosimetrist, Radiation Oncology
Session highlights:
- Learn IMPT treatment planning procedures for thoracic tumors.
- Discuss the challenges of motion management in planning treatment of thoracic and esophageal cancers.
Moderators
Ethan Ludmir, M.D.
Assistant professor, Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology
Matthew Ning, M.D.
Assistant professor, Thoracic Radiation Oncology
Yupeng Li
Senior medical physicist, Radiation Physics
Frequently asked questions
How do I log in? Can I use my company login information?
Please log in by entering the email address that you used to register for the conference.
As a first-time user, you will need to set your password by clicking here on the link below the sign-in box, using the email address you registered with.
Can I use my company login information?
No. The login credentials sent to you are specifically for the virtual platform and are unique to you.
How do I update my profile?
The first time you log in is the best time to update your profile. In the main menu bar at the top of the screen, you will click on the avatar.
You will then click on the “Profile/Account” option. In the upper right corner of the pop-up, you will see “Edit Profile” where you can add your photo, social links and bio.
How do I obtain CE credits?
If you are interested in acquiring CE credits, please go to the Resources tab of the course platform and click on the CE Credit Instructions PDFs for more information.
The CE Credits available to you are CME, MDCB, ASRT and CAMPEP.
Are there any technical requirements or best practices I should know for an ideal virtual experience?
Yes. First, it is best to use a desktop or laptop computer. Second, in a reliable Internet connection, it is advised to only use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
If you do not have either of these browsers on your device, simply download Chrome or Firefox, and then you can copy/paste the link into the browser. Internet Explorer or Safari may hinder your virtual experience.
Live support is available throughout the webinar if you have any issues with connecting.
How do I participate in the live Q&A portion?
When live Q&A begins, your screen will refresh. Click on the button to attend. Zoom will open and you will click again to attend. Zoom will open in a new window.
You are still in the conference and can navigate back to the conference by clicking or tabbing back to the original window.
What happens once I register?
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email from noreply@engagez.com. We will keep you updated on our event and send login instructions closer to the event by email so make sure you are receiving email from us.
If you are a resident or fellow, please make sure to send Rola Georges a verification letter from your chairperson.
How do I make sure I’m receiving email communications from MD Anderson?
If you have not received a Registration Confirmation email from us, follow the next steps:
- Check your SPAM/Junk folder to see if you have missed a message from us recently.
- Add noreply@engagez.com to your address book.
- Opt in to confirm your email address. This is helpful to do even if you have received an email from us previously.
Please contact Rola Georges with any questions or concerns.
What if I have technical issues or questions during the conference?
You likely need to check your computer settings and adjust the resolution:
- Choose Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization and click the Adjust Screen Resolution link. The Screen Resolution window appears.
- Click the arrow to the right of the Resolution field and use the slider to select a higher or lower resolution.
- Click OK.
- Click the Close button.
If you encounter technical issues, please click on “Live Technical Support” at the bottom right of your screen. This will appear during live conference hours and will connect you with our virtual platform staff, who are ready to support your requests.
For technical issues outside of the Live conference hours, please reach out to Haley at haley@totalbrandexp.com.
Are the sessions live or recorded?
The sessions will be Simu-live. The lectures are recorded, followed by interactive live Q&A sessions. After the sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers in the Networking Lounge and with our speakers at Meet the Experts rooms.
Registrants will receive free access to the session recordings for 30 days after the event with the ability to download the presentations during this time frame.
How do I engage with fellow conference attendees?
Visit the Networking Lounge to see who is online. Those attendees with a green dot near their profile picture are online and may be available to chat. Click on the attendee’s name to see more information and to send a message.
You may also engage with the sponsors in the Exhibit Hall. When you enter the Hall from the Main Menu of the conference, you will see the interactive sponsor booths in front of you. You can enter a booth by clicking on the respected logo. Once you enter the booth, you will find interactive and downloadable resources, as well as multiple options for communicating with the company representatives. Most booths will have a live representative to connect with via video call, chat or email throughout the conference as well as later in the month.
The Exhibit Hall is a great platform where you can meet leaders in proton therapy and learn about their technologies. The hall will be open 1 hour before, during, and 2 hours after the webinar. Please stop by and chat with our sponsors.
Webinar Chairs and Planning Committee
- Steven J. Frank, M.D., chair
- Brandon Gunn, M.D., co-chair
- Susan McGovern, M.D.
- X. Ronald Zhu, Ph.D.
- Menna Teferra, MS
- Cody Wages, CMD
- Mayankkumar Amin, CMD
- Rola Georges, MS, CMD