The course not only addresses radiation oncology treatment technologies but aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of the management of pediatric malignancies, which is mandatory for an optimal management of childhood cancer.
By the end of this course participants should have knowledge of:
- Pathological and biological aspects of the different pediatric malignancies
- Multidisciplinary management concepts in pediatric oncology
- Specific radiation oncology issues, including planning strategies and delivery techniques adjusted to pediatric malignancies
- Cure rates
- Toxicity profiles and risk for side effects
- The advanced techniques in radiation oncology used in pediatric oncology field from physics point of view
