Lesson 8 • 22 Jan 2025
Defining ablation, treatment strategies using Y90, and challenges in radioembolization procedures
Course overview
This course covers Y90 dosimetry, curative intent therapies for HCC, and practical guidance for building a successful interventional oncology practice, offering clinicians the tools to optimize treatment strategies and patient outcomes. The course is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca, with additional support from Boston Scientific.
To earn CME/CE credits for this course, it must be completed on the BackTable+ website.
2 CME/CE credits, 2 hours, 20 lessons
Lessons
How to Simplify Dosing: Understanding Y-90 Dosimetry from Simple to Complex
Lesson 1
Dosimetry teaching in training, and the evolution of dosimetry practice over time
Lesson 2
Dosing strategies and achieving complete necrosis in radiation segmentectomy for liver tumors
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Super Challenging Case: HCC Treatment options
Lesson 6
Tips on dosimetry, vial selection, and the decision to wait or retreat
Lesson 7
Voxel-based dosimetry, and the role of software in Y-90 treatment
Curative Intent Therapies for HCC: Today & Tomorrow
Lesson 8
Defining ablation, treatment strategies using Y90, and challenges in radioembolization procedures
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Procedural specifics, and comparing radioembolization with cryoablation for liver tumors
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Histotripsy imaging guidance, fusion imaging, intraoperative CT, and non-invasive techniques
Lesson 13
Y90 vs histotripsy for HCC, addressing risks, procedural details, and future challenges
Lesson 14
Y90 ablation approaches, focusing on cone beam CT, and patient selection criteria
Lesson 15
Catheter types and their impact on blood flow and dosing strategies for tumor treatment
How to build an IO Practice
Lesson 16
Experiences and challenges in transitioning into interventional oncology roles
Lesson 17
Challenges in gaining trust and establishing an IO practice, emphasizing relationship building
Lesson 18
Private practice setup, telemedicine advantages, and clinic expansion in academic settings.
Lesson 19
Critical roles and steps needed to establish and grow a successful IO clinic
Lesson 20
When to specialize in a practice and integrate new technologies while supporting junior colleagues
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