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Session 13: Oncology Imaging and Cancer Care
Sub-Tracks:
Oncologic Imaging, Cancer Screening, Functional Imaging, PET/CT, PET/MRI, Molecular Imaging, MRI in Oncology, CT in Cancer Staging, Ultrasound in Oncology, Breast Cancer Imaging, Lung Cancer Imaging, Prostate Cancer Imaging, Colorectal Cancer Imaging, Gynecologic Oncology Imaging, Hematologic Malignancy Imaging, Pediatric Oncology Imaging, Radiomics & AI in Cancer Care, Theragnostic, Interventional Oncology, Palliative Imaging
Overview:
Oncology Imaging is a cornerstone of cancer care, encompassing early detection, staging, treatment planning, therapy monitoring, and surveillance. Advanced imaging modalities provide not only anatomic details but also functional and molecular insights, guiding precision oncology and improving patient outcomes.
Key Aspects of Oncology Imaging and Cancer Care:
Cancer Screening & Early Detection: Imaging-based programs for breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer.
Staging & Treatment Planning: CT, MRI, and PET/CT enable accurate tumor staging and surgical or radiotherapy planning.
Functional & Molecular Imaging: PET/CT, PET/MRI, and theragnostic provide information on tumor biology and therapeutic response.
Interventional Oncology: Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures such as biopsies, ablation, and embolization.
AI & Radiomics: Quantitative imaging biomarkers and predictive models for precision oncology.
Follow-up & Survivorship: Monitoring disease recurrence, therapy-related complications, and long-term cancer care.
Role in Cancer Care:
Precision Medicine: Imaging integrates with genomics and pathology to personalize therapy.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Radiologists work with oncologists, surgeons, and radiation specialists.
Patient-Centered Outcomes: Enhancing early diagnosis, reducing unnecessary interventions, and improving quality of life.