Session Summary

(1) Noninvasive Cardiac Radiation for Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia (2) Radiation Therapists Spearheading Provincial SBRT Prostate Program: Overcoming Obstacles (...)

Friday, June 02 13:55 - 14:45

Speaker
Breanne Peddle Breanne Peddle
Samantha Bickford Samantha Bickford
Graham Cook Dr. Graham Cook
Description:

Noninvasive Cardiac Radiation for Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia [13:55-14:20]
Dr. Graham Cook, University of Ottawa

  • Define ventricular tachycardia.
  • Explain why ventricular tachycardia is important to treat.
  • Discuss the process of a multidisciplinary approach to create a new radiotherapy treatment using novel technology.
  • Discuss efficacy of the radiation ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia.

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)


Radiation Therapists Spearheading Provincial SBRT Prostate Program: Overcoming Obstacles of a New, Multidisciplinary Initiative [14:20-14:25]
Breanne Peddle, RTT - Eastern Health
Samantha Bickford, RTT - Eastern Health

  • Discuss roadblocks faced when starting a new program in a small, isolated radiation therapy centre during a pandemic
  • Review the process of initiating a SBRT Prostate Program using a multidisciplinary team approach
  • Discuss the advantages of collaborating with colleagues nation-wide when implementing a new program

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Approved for 1 Category A Credit