Brachytherapy experts visit Kathmandu
US Experts Provide Residential Brachytherapy Training at Kathmandu Cancer Center
Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) recently had the privilege of hosting a team of dedicated medical professionals from the United States, contributing to the advancement of our brachytherapy program. The week-long collaborative effort, featuring experts from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and the University of Texas (UTSW), focused on refining our center's approach to volume-based prescription in brachytherapy.
Brachytherapy, an essential yet specialized cancer treatment modality, often presents challenges due to limited literature, particularly when implementing new programs or techniques. This knowledge-sharing initiative has been valuable in broadening our understanding and expanding our capabilities in 3D image-based brachytherapy for our patients.
- We were fortunate to welcome a team of distinguished professionals:
- Dr. John Einck, President of Radiating Hope
- Dr. Brandon Fisher, Co-founder of Radiating Hope
- Dr. Catheryn M. Yashar (University of California, San Diego)
- Dr. Kevin Albuquerque ( University of Texas Southwestern )
- Dr. Dan Scanderbeg (University of California, San Diego)
- Dr. Parag Sanghvi (University of California, San Diego)
Each expert made unique contributions to our program. Dr. Catheryn Yashar and Dr. Kevin Albuquerque, respected key opinion leaders in the field, shared their extensive knowledge in image-based cervix brachytherapy. Their insights into the use of ultrasonography in brachytherapy were particularly enlightening. Dr. Parag Sanghvi offered valuable expertise in skin and interstitial head and neck brachytherapy, while Dr. Dan Scanderbeg worked closely with our medical physics team, helping to strengthen our technical capabilities.
This collaboration has been instrumental in enhancing our proficiency in image-guided high-dose rate brachytherapy, particularly for cervical cancer treatment. The shared knowledge and experience have allowed us to take significant steps forward in providing advanced care to our patients.
Participants from the Workshop
Brachytherapy experts sharing lunch and some light moments after a busy training program.
We are grateful for this opportunity to learn from and alongside these esteemed colleagues. Their willingness to share their expertise demonstrates the power of international cooperation in advancing cancer care. This experience not only enhances our technical capabilities but also strengthens our global connections in the ongoing effort to improve cancer treatment.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the visiting team for their generous contribution of time and knowledge. Their dedication to improving global cancer care is truly inspiring, and the impact of their efforts will be felt by countless patients in Nepal for years to come.