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GenesisCare Breast Planning Workflow – A Patient-Focused Approach

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MDCB Credits: 1.00

ARRT Credits: 1.00

Available Until: 9/2/2022

Non-Member Price: $35.00

Member Price: $20.00

Member PLUS Price: $20.00

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Presented by Lauren Rydquist, MS, CMD

Sponsored by Elekta

Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer can be provided with a variety of treatment and planning techniques.  This presentation will share some of the techniques at GenesisCare in the USA, and rationales for the approaches, including a review of the equipment and capabilities to deliver Breast treatment with the Elekta Versa HD, Monaco, and SGRT accessories.

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Discuss the relationship of breast radiotherapy treatment techniques with patient outcomes relating to toxicity
  2. Discuss the application and benefits of DIBH for Breast cancer patients
  3. List the unique features of the Elekta treatment solution for Breast Cancer Patients undergoing Radiation Therapy

Educational Level: Intermediate

Presenter:
Lauren Rydquist, MS, CMD is a Board Certified Medical Dosimetrist for GenesisCare in Michigan.  She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2016.  After graduation, she relocated to New Jersey and begin working at the ProCure Proton Center.  Upon returning to Michigan, she joined the MHP Radiation Oncology team working out of the Pontiac center.

Lauren is experienced with the use of RayStation, XiO, Monaco, and Eclipse Treatment Planning Systems.

This activity is part of the celebration of National Medical Dosimetrist's Day and is free to AAMD members and non-members. Once you have logged in, it will display as FREE and will not count against the annual CE credit allowance for Members.