Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction 2026

Course Description & Intended Audience

Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction is a comprehensive course designed to explore contemporary cancer treatment through a balanced and multidisciplinary approach. The course format will incorporate didactic lectures, Q&A panel discussions, and poster sessions to provide attendees with an engaging and informative learning experience. 

This course will cover a wide range of cancer treatment regimens, including those for breast, GYN, lung, GI, GU, head and neck cancers, and more! The course faculty will delve into emerging topics and areas of significant advancements, such as circulating tumor DNA, harnessing AI in the clinic, and radiotherapy for benign indications. Additionally, a section will be dedicated to important practice updates across various cancer types to ensure attendees are up to date with the latest advancements in radiation oncology.

This course is designed for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, radiation biologists, radiation physicists, dosimetrists, radiation oncology nurses, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncology administrators, diagnostic radiologists, and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify future trends and innovations in ctDNA technology and its clinical use
• Examine radiotherapy for benign indications
• Summarize current innovations and updates in breast radiation oncology
• Recognize common pitfalls encountered in PET imaging of the genitourinary system
• Analyze multidisciplinary approaches used to manage advanced symptoms in head and neck cancers

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

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Course Date & Location

January 5-9, 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii

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