This course provides a comprehensive guide to Spine Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), focusing on advanced contouring techniques for radiation oncology professionals. The curriculum is built upon the consensus contouring guidelines of the International Spine Radio Surgery Consortium.
Key Learning Points:
Anatomic Classification: Participants will learn to use a systematic anatomic framework to delineate targets for spine SBRT.
Contouring Techniques: The course covers detailed contouring of intact and post-operative vertebral bodies, as well as the more complex anatomy of the sacrum.
MRI Fusion: It emphasizes the critical importance of fusing MRI with CT scans, noting that MRI findings often extend beyond what is visible on CT.
Clinical Considerations: The course addresses the impact of lesion location (within bone vs. paraspinal extension) on local control and discusses strategies for managing dose in cases of circumferential disease.
Neural Structure Delineation: A major emphasis is placed on the precise delineation of the spinal cord and other neural avoidance structures for sub-millimeter accuracy.
Evidence-Based Practice: The course highlights data showing dramatically poorer local control when consensus contouring guidelines are not followed, reinforcing the importance of proper technique.
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Johns Hopkins
Dr. Kristin Redmond specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and leads the spinal radiosurgery program. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude with a focus in neuro-psychology. She attended medical school and obtained a Masters in Public Health in health systems management at Tulane University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system.
Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey.
Dr. Kristin J. Redmond
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Johns Hopkins
Dr. Kristin Redmond specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and leads the spinal radiosurgery program. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude with a focus in neuro-psychology. She attended medical school and obtained a Masters in Public Health in health systems management at Tulane University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system.
Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey.
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