Refresher Course: Oncologic Imaging
RC 1416 - Oligometastatic disease: a need for standardisation
March 6, 12:30 - 13:30 CET
3 min
Chairperson's introduction
16 min
The EORTC-ESTRO classification of oligometastatic disease
To understand the clinical background and history of oligometastatic disease.
To learn about the EORTC-ESTRO classification of oligometastatic disease.
To know how structured classifications improve communication in tumour boards.
16 min
The impact of imaging modality and definition of oligometastatic disease
To understand how imaging accuracy affects the definition of oligometastasis.
To learn about tumour-specific imaging approaches for suspected oligometastasis.
To know how modern diagnostic imaging exams may lead to stage migration.
16 min
Current evidence of benefit in metastasis-directed radiotherapy
To understand how radiation therapy is used to treat oligometastatic cancers.
To learn about challenges for and limitations of metastasis-directed radiotherapy.
To know how radiology can contribute to radiation treatment planning.
9 min
Panel discussion: Is it time for modified definitions of oligometastaticdisease for specific cancer entities?