Symposium Schedule

 7:00 to 7:40 AM  

Registration Enjoy a delicious coffee at the Barista Cart from 7:00-9:00 am! 

Breakfast provided/sponsored by Bionix 

 

7:50 am                      

Welcome  Kelsey Perez, MSHA, R.T. (T), President & Board/Officers  

 

8:00 to 8:55 am: 

Gel Spacing for Prostate Cancer Patients: Indications and Possible Adverse Events 

Presenter: Aurelie Garant, M. D. Radiation Oncologist at UT Southwestern   

 

9:00 to 9:55 am: 

Lessons in Leadership: A Cancer Survivors Journey 

Presenter: Catie Wallace, MBA, BSRT, Practice Manager at UT Southwestern 

 

9:55 to 10:10 am:  Break   

 

10:10 to 11:05 am: 

Promoting Health Literacy and Education for Radiation Patients  

Presenter:  Fatemeh Youssefi 

 

11:10 to 11:40 am: 

Increase in Colorectal Cancer Among Individuals in Early Adulthood 

Presenter: Cori McEwen, Texas State University Student 

 

11:45 am to 12:15 pm: 

Exploring the Influence of Cultural Factors on Nutrition for Cancer Patients 

Presenter: Unyime Edet, Texas State University Student   

 

12:15 to 12:30 pm:  

NTSRT Business Meeting   

 

12:30 to 1:05 pm: 

Lunch & Vendor Booths Open   

 

1:05 to 2:00 pm 

The Pros and Cons of Treating Breast Patients in the Prone Position 

Presenter: Tim Hash, M.B.A., BSRT(T), Western National Account Manager-Radiation Therapy at Bionix- Radiation Therapy Products 

 

2:05 to 3:00 pm 

Human Trafficking: Prevention Education for Radiologic Technologists 

Presenter: Kevin R. Clark, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(QM)(ARRT), Associate Director School of Health Professions at MD ANDERSON 

As part of the 24 formal hrs required, a course in human trafficking prevention must be completed

 

Radiation Oncology Center Tour to Follow Symposium: Host Anthony Salazar, Practice Director & Host 

 

Approved for 6 CE Credit hours for the ASRT & for MDCB CE Credits. Approved for ARRT CQR. CE credits for ARRT’s CQR vary and may not match ASRT. Submit your CE certificates to the ARRT for CQR credits. Certificates to be emailed to attendees.