RTi3 2021 Live Program
Welcome to the 16th annual RTi3 Radiation Therapy Conference!
* Sessions marked with an asterisk are accredited by MDCB for 1 CE Credit. View the 2021 RTi3 Program Guide about how to obtain your CE credits.
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Welcome | Innovate Keynote Address - Elizabeth Knowles *
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| time | Activity |
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| 10:00 - 10:05 AM | Conference Chairs Opening Remarks Darby Erler and Grace Lee |
| 10:05 - 10:10 AM | UTDRO Chair Welcome Dr. Fei-Fei Liu |
| 10:10 - 11:00 AM | Innovate Keynote Address Transforming Radiotherapy - Did you know that you all play a role? Elizabeth Knowles, Product Manager, Elekta (Moderated by: Grace Lee) |
11:00 - 11:10 AM - Morning Stretch
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11:10 - 12:00 PM - STREAM A - Proffered Session 1: Patient Outcomes and Supportive Care *
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| Presentation INformation | |
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| (Moderated by: Michelle Greig) | |
Preparing for bereavement: A qualitative exploration of information and support for primary caregivers of patients with terminal cancer undergoing palliative radiation therapy Kelly Linden, MSc, MRT(T) | |
Outcomes from a Single Institution Cohort of 248 Patients with Stage I-III Esophageal Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy: Comparison of the Younger and Elderly Populations. Carrie Lavergne, MSc, MRT(T) | |
Prophylatic Use of Mepitel Film for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chestwall Irradiation: A Single Institution Experience. Fatima Oshin, MRT(T) | |
Assessing Daily Patient Communication for Radiation Therapy Patients with Limited English Proficiency. Carmen Chan, BMRSc, MRT(T) | |
What evidence supports the therapeutic use of cannabis by cancer patients? A review of human clinical trials. Tara Rosewall, PhD, fCAMRT(T) |
11:10 - 12:00 PM - STREAM B - Proffered Session 2: Quality *
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| Presentation INformation | |
|---|---|
| (Moderated by: Shaziya Malam) | |
A Pan-Canadian Approach to Patient-Centered Quality Improvement Initiatives: The Canadian Partnership for Quality in Radiotherapy (CPQR)’s Development of Patient Education, Engagement and Patient Reported Outcome Guidance Document Merrylee McGuffin, BSc, MSc, MRT(T) | |
Investigation of Strategies to Improve Patient Success in Preparation for CT Simulation for Prostate Radiotherapy Shannah Murland, HBSc., MRT(T), PgC | |
A Novel Radiation Therapist Led Opt-Out Consent Process for Low-Risk Research Michael Velec, MRT(T), PhD | |
Quality Culture Change: An 8-Point How-To Guide for Radiation Therapy Erika Hammer, BSc, MRT(T) | |
An Optimization Framework for Infrastructure Funding Allocation Brian Liszewski, BSc, MRT(T) |
12:00 - 12:45 PM - Lunch | Virtual Exhibitor Hall
Learn more about our Sponsors and Partners by visiting the Virtual Exhibitor Hall.
| EXHIBITORS |
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| ELEKTA |
| VARIAN |
| ACCURAY |
| IPSEN |
| CAMRT |
| The Michener Institute of Education at UHN |
12:45 - 1:45 PM - Workshop - Dr. Shelly Dev
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| Presentation INformation | |
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Workshop “I Can’t Do This Much Longer”: Resilience, Well-being and The Perfect Time for a Revolution Dr. Shelly Dev, MD, FRCPC (Moderated by: Lisa Di Prospero) |
1:45 - 2:35 PM - STREAM A - Proffered Session 3: Technical Advances in Radiation Therapy *
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| Presentation INformation |
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| (Moderated by: Mikki Campbell) |
A Novel Methodology to Estimate the Need for Proton Beam Therapy Brian Liszewski, BSc, MRT(T) |
Assessing Patient and Caregiver Interest for a Head and Neck Cancer Educational Mobile Application Nathaniel So, H.BSc, MRT(T) |
Intraoperative MR-adaptive Interstitial HDR Brachytherapy for Advanced Gynecological Cancers Mackenzie Smith, MSc, BSc, MRT(T) |
Effectiveness of surface-guidance in detecting intrafraction motion for frameless, linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in the treatment of brain metastases using post-treatment CBCT evaluation Justina Wong *Junior Investigator |
Patient Perspectives on Frame versus Mask Immobilization for Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Winnie Li, MSc, MRT(T) |
1:45 - 2:35 PM - STREAM B - Moderated Rapidfire Poster
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| Presentation INformation |
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| (Moderated by: Michael Velec) |
Developing Human Papillomavirus Education Material for HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients with an Interprofessional Health Care Team and Patient Representatives Madette Galapin, H.BSc, MRT(T) |
What do our patients say about cannabis? A Thematic Analysis of Patient-Initiated Cancer Blog Posts Tara Rosewall, PhD, fCAMRT(T) |
An observational study evaluating the impact on prostate patient outcomes and experiences when radiation therapists use standard tools and a grading system to assess and document treatment-related toxicities and interventions Edward Leung, MRT(T) |
Development of an educational framework for radiographers working on an MR Linac Lisa McDaid, MClinRes, BSc |
Implementing an Oligometastases Program in a Radiotherapy Department: A Radiation Therapist's Perspective Joanna Javor, APRT(T), MHSc, CMD, MRT(T) |
Implementation of QBP Radiation Therapy Protocols at a Cancer Centre Ruvette Coelho, H.BSc, MRT(T), MBA |
Supporting Team Leads with the Implementation of Formalized Structured Engagement: Introduction of the Treatment Team Lead Quarterly Meetings Glen Gonzales, MRT(T) |
A Single Institutional Experience of the Utilization of Hydrogel Spacer for Prostate SBRT Christie Wilcox, MSc, MRT(T) |
Development of competencies to ensure safe Image Registration by radiographers working on an MR Linac Abigael Clough, BSc |
Utilizing a Radiation Therapist Champion Model to Improve ESAS-r/EPIC Completion Rates During the COVID-19 Pandemic Giovanna Wu, BSc, MRT(T) |
What’s the Hold Up: Using quality improvement processes to decrease appointment wait times for new radiation therapy patients in a large academic cancer centre Merrylee McGuffin, BSc, MSc, MRT(T) |
Outcome Measurement – Developing standardized advanced practice workload measurement tools across the province with workload codes Kitty Chan, H.BSc, MHSc, MRT(T) |
A Prioritization Framework for the Analysis of Near Misses in Radiation Oncology Brian Liszewski, BSc, MRT(T) |
2:35 - 2:50 PM - Afternoon Refresh
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2:50 - 3:50 PM - Inquire, Inspire, Innovate Plenary Sessions - Top Ranked Abstracts 2021 *
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| Presentation INformation |
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| (Moderated by: Vickie Kong) |
Inquire Plenary Session Relationships, Body Image, and Intimacy: An Ontario pilot to encourage sexual health conversations between Medical Radiation Therapists and patients during cancer treatment. Margaret Hart, BSc, MRT(T) |
Inspire Plenary Session Queering Cancer: Development of an innovative website with LGBTQ2 people affected by cancer. Amanda Bolderston, MRT(T), FCAMRT, EdD |
Innovate Plenary Session Automated Machine-Learning Radiotherapy Planning for Pediatric and Adult Brain Tumours. Grace Tsui, BSc, MRT(T), CMD |
3:50 - 4:50 PM - Inter-professional Keynote Address - Dr. David Palma * | Co-Chair Closing Remarks
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| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 3:50 - 4:40 PM | Inter-professional Keynote Address Improving Quality of Care in Radiation Oncology: Top-Down, or Bottom-Up? Dr. David Palma, MD, MSc, PhD, FRCPC (Moderated by: Darby Erler) |
| 4:40 - 4:50 PM | Co-Chair Closing Remarks Darby Erler and Grace Lee |
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Virtual Escape Room | Social Networking | Prizes!
Come out to socialize and network with your colleagues, while solving interactive puzzles in a Virtual ESCAPE Room experience. Awesome prizes for winning teams await!
(Created and Moderated by: Brian Liszewski)
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Virtual Exhibitor Hall
| EXHIBITOR |
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| VARIAN |
| ELEKTA |
| ACCURAY |
| IPSEN |
| CAMRT |
| The Michener Institute of Education at UHN |
10:00 - 11:10 AM - Welcome | Inspire Keynote Address - Lee Fairclough *
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| time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:10 AM | Conference Chairs Opening Remarks Darby Erler and Grace Lee |
| 10:10 - 11:00 AM | Inspire Keynote Address Putting the pieces together: Delivering quality care now and in the future Lee Fairclough, President, St. Mary’s General Hospital (Moderated by: Darby Erler) |
11:00 - 11:10 AM - Morning Stretch
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11:10 - 12:05 PM - STREAM A - Proffered Session 4: COVID-19 *
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| Presentation INformation | |
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| (Moderated by: Ruvette Coelho) | |
The Organizational and Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiation Therapists Working in Canada and Norway: Preliminary Findings Sang Ho (Damien) Choi, Agnethe Korsell *Junior Investigators | |
COPING WITH COVID: The organizational response and operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in a large Ontario radiotherapy department Christine Hill, MHM, MRT(T) | |
Lessons Learnt: A Novel Radiation Therapy Led COVID-19 Swabbing Clinic Laura D’Alimonte, MRT(T), MHSc | |
COVID Impact on a Brachytherapy (BT) Program in Toronto, Ontario Kitty Chan, MHSc, MRT(T) | |
Rapid Review and Assessment of CBCT for Lung Opacity Changes Suggestive of COVID-19 Infection Olive Wong, MSc, MRT(T) | |
Stories of Redeployment during COVID-19: Radiation Therapists Making a Difference Krista Dawdy, MRT(T), MSc, Anne Carty, MRT(T), Kaitlan Sidey, MRT(T) |
11:10 - 1:00 PM - STREAM B - Student Session
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| Presentation INformation | |
|---|---|
What are managers seeking in a new graduate hire? Brandee Pidgeon, BSc, MHM, MRT(T) (Moderated by: Caitlyn Lazar) | |
Getting involved, staying involved, and how to get recognized for it Carmen Chan, BSc, MRT(T) (Moderated by: Mauli Shah) | |
Getting involved in research – now and later. Tara Rosewall, PhD, fCAMRT(T) (Moderated by: Nawroz Fatima) | |
CAMRT Exam Student Preparation Session Josée Pelletier (Moderated by: Meaghan Stayzer) |
12:05 - 1:05 PM - Workshop - Stress Management During COVID-19
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| Presentation INformation | |
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Stress Management During COVID-19 Dr. Katherine Plewa, PhD, Founder & CEO of Enterprise Stress Management (Moderated by: Nawroz Fatima) |
1:05 - 1:45 PM - Lunch | Virtual Exhibitor Hall
Learn more about our Sponsors and Partners by visiting the Virtual Exhibitor Hall.
| EXHIBITORS |
|---|
| ELEKTA |
| VARIAN |
| ACCURAY |
| IPSEN |
| CAMRT |
| The Michener Institute of Education at UHN |
1:45 - 2:45 PM - National Innovation Snapshot (CAMRT Sponsored)
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| Presentation INformation | |
|---|---|
| (Moderated by: Brian Liszewski and Merrylee McGuffin) | |
| Introduction by: Irving Gold, CAMRT CEO | |
You Used to Call Me on My .. Pager? The Introduction of Treatment Unit Cellphones to Improve Patient Care. Jaclyn Jacques | |
Appointment Requisition to Book Radiation Treatments Ruvette Coelho, MRT(T), MBA, H.BSc. | |
Live from the "JACC" Kari Osmar | |
Web based virtual linac enhanced to support radiation therapy education Maria Dimopoulos | |
Sexual Health as a Survivorship Issue: Developing a Framework addressing the Sexual Health Needs of Patients treated with Head and Neck Cancer Radiation Treatment Karen Tse | |
Continuing competency: Creating an IGRT database to help RT’s with new techniques and continued learning at our centre Abby Sirisegaram-Cole | |
“Walk with Us”: A how to guide to radiation treatment appointments Marnie Peacock |
2:45 - 3:35 PM - STREAM A - Proffered Session 5 – Treatment Planning *
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| Presentation INformation | |
|---|---|
| (Moderated by: Martin Chai) | |
Impact of the implementation of a Contouring Atlas on Therapeutic Radiographer inter-observer contour variation in prostate radiotherapy Abigael Clough, BSc | |
Spacing it out – Assessing the effect of Hydrogel Spacer on Rectal Dosimetry in Prostate Stereotactic Radiotherapy using MRI-based contours Vickie Kong, MSc, CMD, MRT(T) | |
Heart and Lung Dose Metrics in Radiation Therapy Patients Treated for Synchronous Bilateral Breast Cancer (SBBC): A Decade in Review (2011-2018) Sandi Bosnic, B.A., MRT(T) | |
Deformable Registration for Accurate Re-Contouring and Total Planned Dose Records for Patients Undergoing Adaptive Re-Planning Joshua Torchia, BSc, MRT(T) | |
Can Conformity-Based Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Improve Dosimetry and Speed of Delivery in Radiation Therapy to Lumbosacral Spine Compared with Conventional Techniques? Joanna Javor, APRT(T), MHSc., CMD, MRT(T) |
2:45 - 3:35 PM - STREAM B - Proffered Session 6 – Education *
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| Presentation INformation | |
|---|---|
| (Moderated by: Kieng Tan) | |
Development of an Inventory of Knowledge and Skills Required for the Integration of MRI in Radiation Therapy Practice: An International Modified Delphi Study Mikki Campbell, MHE, MRT(T) | |
Learning From Cancer Survivors as Standardized Patients: Radiation Therapy Students’ Perspective Cynthia Palmaria, BSc, MA, MRT(T) | |
MRSS Atoms Initiative – Providing Mentors for First-Year MRS Students to Initiate Networking, Support, and Engagement Matthew Magliozzi, BSc | |
Improving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit content in a radiation therapy undergraduate curriculum Amanda Bolderston, MSC, MRT(T), EdD | |
Interviewing Patients at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC) to Assess the Effectiveness of Resources and Education Provided to Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Patients by Radiation Therapists and Oncologists Aiden Mazer *Junior Investigator |
3:35 - 3:45 PM - Afternoon Refresh
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3:45 – 4:35 PM - Inquire, Inspire, Innovate Plenary Sessions - Top Ranked Abstracts 2020 *
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| Presentation INformation |
|---|
| (Moderated by: Winnie Li) |
Inquire Plenary Session Survival Outcomes and Prognostic Factors for >1000 Patients Treated Curatively with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Oligometastases Darby Erler, MRT(T), MHSc |
Inspire Plenary Session Patient Engagement in Research: Using Qualitative Methods to Gather Patient and Caregiver Perspectives Merrylee McGuffin, BSc, MSc, MRT(T) |
Innovate Plenary Session Delivered Dose Distribution Estimation for Online-Adaptive Prostate SBRT on the MR-Linac Jennifer Dang, MRT(T), (MR) |
4:35 – 5:30 PM - Inquire Keynote Address - Natalie Rozanec * | Conference Chairs Closing Remarks
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| time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:35 - 5:25 PM | Inquire Keynote Address From Da Vinci to Dose Painting: The Art of Inquiry-Based Travels in Radiotherapy Natalie Rozanec, APRT(T), MSc (Moderated by: Grace Lee) |
| 5:25 - 5:30 PM | Conference Chairs Closing Remarks Darby Erler and Grace Lee |
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