ESOR Special Focus Series

Lung Cancer Screening - 1

January 19, 2026 | 12:30 CET

COURSE INFORMATION

The Special Focus Series offers unique courses, tailored to address some of the most pressing topics for radiologists today.
The series includes both online and onsite courses, in a range of different formats.
From oncology and mental health to teaching skills and sustainability practices, the Special Focus Series aims to give you the skills modern radiologists need.
 
This advanced ESOR Special Course offers an in-depth exploration of lung cancer screening (LCS) across Europe and beyond. Through lectures by leading international experts, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of current evidence, implementation strategies, and practical challenges in LCS. Combining scientific insight with real-world experience, the course equips radiologists with the tools to play an active role in screening programmes—enhancing early detection, patient communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
 

Attention: You need to attend both days to receive a CME certificate!
See here for more information.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Describe current eligibility criteria and international approaches to lung cancer screening.

  • Apply evidence-based strategies for nodule management and quality assurance in LCS.

  • Recognise additional thoracic and cardiovascular findings relevant to screening participants.

  • Evaluate the role and limitations of AI in lung cancer screening workflows.

  • Communicate screening results effectively and empathetically to participants.

 

PROGRAMME ONLINE

Monday, January 19, 2026

 

11:30 – 12:00 Radiology Basics: TNM staging: Principles and caveats
Elvin Eryigit, Amsterdam/NL
12:00 – 12:30 Radiation oncology: Basic techniques and concepts
Rami El Shafie, Göttingen/DE
12:30 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 13:30 Diagnosis of pulmonary nodules
Mario Silva, Parma/IT
13:30 – 14:00 Radiation therapy of early stage lung cancer
Rami El Shafie, Göttingen/DE
14:00 – 14:30 Chest imaging applications of artificial intelligence
Marie-Pierre Revel, Paris/FR
14:30 – 15:15 Break
15:15 – 15:45 Radiation therapy in advanced lung cancer
Sara Ramella, Rome/IT
15:45 – 16:15 Interventional radiology in lung cancer treatment
Thomas Helmberger, Munich/DE
16:15 – 16:30 Break
16:30 – 17:30 Multidisciplinary Cases

You need to attend both parts of this course to receive CME credits