Outline:
The abscopal effect, together with the bystander effect, as a hallmark of radiation-induced immune-mediated radiotherapy phenomena is still a rare clinical event. Because of its pronounced therapeutic potential, there is currently a lot of interest on this topic, but also a lot of skepticism, which casts a shadow on this phenomenon because of the limited clinical evidence. Indeed, it is still difficult to generate these effects and gain their contribution in tumor control. Better understanding of why that is the case together with currently available evidence and outcomes would hopefully inspire scientists to continue hunting for abscopal effects. In order to present and to discuss the currently available data in regard to radiation immunogenic
potential, MedAustron is organizing an online seminar that will focus on novel and emerging unconventional approaches aiming to increase the radiation therapeutic ratio by boosting antitumor immune response. The goal is to bring together current leaders in the field to give talks that are experience-focused to foster learning, understanding, inspiration and wonder, provoking conversations that matter