The field of radiation therapy is undergoing a revolution in new treatment methods and applications. Professionals engaged in the practice of radiation therapy are invited to learn about the latest advances in their specialty at The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Second Annual Radiation Therapy Symposium. The program will be held Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the medical center’s David Joseph Jurist Research Center for Tomorrows Children.
The day will start with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. and continue with the following featured topics and speakers:
- “Image-Guided Radiotherapy”: Daniel Brancato, A.S., R.T. (T), chief therapist, The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J.
- “Advances in the Treatment of Oral Mucositis and Xerostomia”: Loren Godfrey, M.D., director of brachytherapy at The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
- “Proton Therapy”: Sammy Adams, Varian Medical Systems
- “Head and Neck Patient Positioning and Immobilization Techniques for Radiation Therapy”: Bill Barnat, A.A., CIVCO Medical Solutions
- “Adaptive Prostate Radiotherapy Principles and Practice”: George Beninati, B.S., R.T.T., C.M.D, senior dosimetrist, The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
Lunch will be served, and the day will end with a question-and-networking period. This symposium has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for 5.0 category ‘A’ continuing education credits.
“Members of the Department of Radiation Therapy have worked hard to bring together some of the top experts in the field and representatives of the leading companies that produce radiation therapy technology,” says Andrew L. Pecora, M.D., chairman and executive administrative director of The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. “Attendees will come away from this symposium with a greater understanding of the options that are available in radiation therapy today and where the field is heading into the future.”
The registration deadline is Monday, May 26. Pre-registration fees are $15 for employees of Hackensack University Medical Center; $25 for non-employees; and free for radiotherapy students. On-site registration is $35. Seating will be limited to 120 persons so register early by contacting Kyongah Hwang, R.T. (T), B.S., M.B.A., by phone at 201-336-8004, by fax at 201-336-8825, or e-mail at khwang@humed.com. All payments must be made by check or money order to: HUMC Radiation Therapy Education Fund. For more information, call Miss Hwang at 201-336-8004 or visit www.humccancer.org.
The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is New Jersey’s largest and the one ranked the best cancer center in the state by New York magazine. The Cancer Center focuses on transforming cancer care by offering multidisciplinary care, personalized treatment, innovative research, superior outcomes, and patient satisfaction within 14 disease-specific, treatment, or research divisions. For more information about The Cancer Center, call 201-996-5900 or visit www.humc.com.