Spilling the RT

Patients with rectal cancer often need a permanent colostomy or suffer from LARS syndrome, both of which can significantly reduce quality of life. At University Hospital Tübingen, radiation oncologist Prof. Dr. med. Cihan Gani and his team are working to change that with the MARS (MR Adaptive Dose-Escalated Radiotherapy for Rectal Sparing) trial, where they are using Elekta Unity MR-Linac to deliver a precise high-dose boost alongside conventional chemoradiation to increase clinical complete response rates and help more patients avoid surgery.
 
Tune in to hear Prof. Gani talk about his own journey from first hearing about MR-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) to now leading the MARS trial, where he’s using MR-adaptive dose-escalated radiation therapy to redefine care for rectal cancer.

Creators and Guests

Host
Emily Basset
A former therapy radiographer and dosimetrist with extensive clinical experience in radiotherapy, Emily is the Director of Global Clinical Communications for Elekta, where she leverages her technical and clinical expertise.
Guest
Prof. Cihan Gani
Prof. Cihan Gani is a radiation oncologist at University Hospital Tübingen radiation oncologist and study principal investigator MARS (MR Adaptive Dose-Escalated Radiotherapy for Rectal Sparing) trial, where they are using Elekta Unity MR-Linac to deliver a precise high-dose boost alongside conventional chemoradiation to increase clinical complete response rates and help more patients avoid surgery.

What is Spilling the RT?

Spilling the RT is a podcast series from Elekta that features conversations around radiation therapy with clinical experts who are changing the game in radiation oncology. Each episode explores exciting research, technology or emerging trends with leaders who are not just advancing the field, but passionate about making a difference. Plus, we get personal – discovering what drives these individuals and how their journeys began.

Hosted and moderated by Elekta’s Global Clinical Communications Manager, Emily Basset, this series is your front-row seat to everything radiotherapy. Subscribe to Spilling the RT on Apple and Spotify or listen on Elekta’s YouTube channel.