Discover Non-Invasive Cancer Treatment Options at Tokyo Forum Event

Upcoming Event: Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments

Join us on November 29, 2023, for an insightful lecture titled "Non-Invasive Cancer Treatment: Understanding Radiation Therapy". This event, co-hosted with the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO), aims to educate residents about essential healthcare topics, especially focusing on cancer treatment options.

Event Details

- Date & Time: November 29, 2023 (Saturday), from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Doors Open: 10:00 AM)
- Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall C, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

The Tokyo Healthcare Supporter Training Course serves to enhance community understanding of disease prevention, healthcare, and health improvement, all facilitated by medical staff from the Tokyo Metropolitan Hospitals. This particular session will demystify radiation therapy, an integral part of standard cancer treatments, ensuring attendees grasp its significance and safety.

Lecture Outline

1. Understanding Radiation Therapy
- Speaker: Keiko Kamiyama, Head of Radiation Oncology Departments, Tokyo Komagome Hospital
- The types of radiation therapy and their indications.
- Speaker: Yoko Tanaka, Specialized Nurse, Tokyo Komagome Hospital
- The role of nursing in radiation therapy.
- Speaker: Tetsushi Kito, Medical Physicist, Tokyo Komagome Hospital
- Understanding the importance of medical physics in radiation treatments.
- Speaker: Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Chief Radiologic Technologist, Tokyo Komagome Hospital
- The crucial part of radiation technology in treatments.

2. Particle Beam Radiation Therapy
- Speaker: Hideyuki Sakurai, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Tsukuba University

This event is intended for around 1,000 participants and is free of charge, requiring prior registration by November 21, 2023. Interested participants can register via the QR code provided or by phone.

Contact for Registration:

- Phone: 03-3510-3701

If you require wheelchair seating, sign language interpretation, or other assistance, please indicate such when registering.

Fun Incentives

Participants in the event will have the opportunity to earn "Tokyo Points" as part of the "Tokyo App" campaign, with 300 points distributed on-site.

About JASTRO

Established in 1988, the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO) aims to enhance the field of radiation oncology in Japan. With over 4,200 members, JASTRO focuses on academic promotion, international cooperation, clinical activities, and research. For more details about their 38th annual meeting scheduled for November 27-29, 2025, featuring the theme "Imagine the Future - Discussing the Future of Cancer Treatment", visit their official website.