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Abstracts
Abstracts are invited pertaining to stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for any target, and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) of the nervous system.
Work in progress and inter-disciplinary presentations are encouraged.
Suggestions for prospective multi-centre trials including potential hypotheses and methodology are of particular interest for this meeting.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION - Deadline: June 1, 2009
General Guidelines for Abstract Submission:
1. Abstracts will be accepted in English only.
2. Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
3. Deadline for abstract submission is June 1, 2009
4. Each abstract should be emailed to CaRSabstracts@hotmail.com in text, MS Word, or PDF format.
5. E-mail notification of abstract acceptance will be sent before the early registration deadline
ABSTRACT PRESENTATION & FORMAT GUIDELINES
Abstracts will be considered for brief oral presentations and poster presentation depending on participation. Each oral presentation will be 10 minutes in length, followed by 5 minutes of discussion.
DISCLOSURES
Speakers will be requested to disclose to the audience, any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of this program.
LANGUAGE SUGGESTION FOR PRESENTATIONS
Name brands for Technology convey some information about technique rapidly and succinctly. However:
1. MOC ethical standards are to use generic language where possible
2. Since companies may produce products that can deliver dose in a variety of ways, and products change over time, it is preferable to talk about the delivery/prescription method, rather than the product.
3. Not all participants will be familiar with the differences in setup and delivery. An explanatory slide can clarify.
If you receive financial supports, or grants from a company, you must identify them at the beginning of your talk.
Suggestions for generic terms:
Fixed frame vs frameless (define: components of mask, bite block and image guidance)
Helical vs non-coplanar arc therapy (Tomotherapy vs other linac)
Simultaneous multisource (Gamma knife), Sequential multisource (Cyberknife), Multibeam IMRT.
Single isocenter vs Multiple isocenters per target, per plan
Real-time tracking (intrafractional tracking)
IMRT vs conformal
Where possible, all dose descriptions need to define the minimum and maximum dose targets, and the prescription isodose line. Anatomical definitions and planning target expansions (if any) need to be specified.