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World Cancer Day International Atomic Energy Agency World Cancer Day THE IMPACT OF THE IAEA-SUPPORTED MASTERS DEGREE IN ADVANCED RADIOTHERAPY MARIA CECILIA ATENCIO ROSSELOT ARGENTINA World Cancer Day OBJECTIVE The technological


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THE IMPACT OF THE IAEA-SUPPORTED MASTER’S DEGREE IN ADVANCED RADIOTHERAPY

MARIA CECILIA ATENCIO ROSSELOT ARGENTINA

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OBJECTIVE

  • The technological capabilities and knowledge available for the

treatment of cancer have advanced rapidly in recent years.

  • In Latin America there has not been an academic program that

systematically trains radiation oncologists in advanced techniques.

  • The objective of the Master’s program is to provide radiation
  • ncologists of the ARCAL member states with training in the use of

these technologies.

  • Update the theoretical knowledge and improve skills and professional

competence of the students.

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PROGRAM

  • 13 students
  • 12 month study plan
  • Theoretical-practical modality
  • Tutorial and self-study training
  • Participation in multidisciplinary committees
  • Preparation of about 10 lectures per student
  • 10 Workshops with experts
  • Periodic and final exams
  • Thesis approval
  • VI ALATRO participation
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WORKSHOPS

  • Volumetric Radiotherapy
  • Tomotherapy
  • Radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
  • High Dose Brachytherapy
  • Intraoperative Radiotherapy
  • Biostatistics and Research Methodology
  • Bioethics
  • Management and Administration of RT
  • Radioprotection
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PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Privilege in my career.
  • Update in technology and comprehensive oncological training.
  • Change of paradigms and incorporation of new tools for therapeutic

decisions when facing the oncological patient:

  • From the diagnosis to adequate follow-up of toxicity and results.
  • Choice of the appropriate technology according to the current standards
  • Planning according to international guidelines.
  • Delivery of the treatments whit maximum precision and adapting quality

control of the machine and the individual patient.

  • Incorporation of knowledge that allows to organize an advance radiotherapy

service.

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IMPACT ON MY WORK AND IN MY COUNTRY

  • Six months after my return I have already started the transmission of

what I learned to my colleagues.

  • Initial leveling process both in my institution and in others belonging

to a national network.

  • Plans for this year:
  • Finish the leveling process.
  • Complete institutional treatment protocols.
  • Start hypofractionated radiotherapy treatments.
  • Allow greater precision and tumoral control.
  • Less toxicity and total treatment time.
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THAK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION