Beyond Single Modality: The Future of Cancer Staging with Hybrid Scanners

This webinar will be on the future of cancer staging with hybrid imaging technologies. Participants will gain an overview of advanced PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MRI systems, learning how hybrid imaging enhances diagnostic accuracy and supports more precise clinical decisions.
The session will explore the practical challenges technologists face when working with these cutting-edge systems, including image acquisition, processing, and interpretation, while highlighting the technical skills needed for effective operation.
We’ll also discuss educational gaps and training opportunities for radiographers and technologists, presenting strategies such as hands-on workshops, e-learning, and mentorship to support professional development.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will have a clear understanding of the evolving role of technologists in hybrid oncological imaging and be inspired to embrace innovation, lifelong learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Describe the most advanced hybrid imaging technologies used for oncological staging in nuclear medicine Understand the key features of PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MRI systems
• Distinguish the main advantages and limitations of hybrid modalities in clinical oncology
• Understand the added value of multimodality imaging compared with single-modality approaches Identify cases where hybrid imaging improves sensitivity, specificity, or diagnostic accuracy Recognize how functional-anatomical integration supports more precise clinical decisions
• Analyze the main challenges faced by technologists in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of hybrid imaging data Highlight practical issues (e.g., image registration, calibration, artifacts, acquisition timing)
  Reflect on the technical skills required to operate hybrid systems effectively
• Identify educational gaps and learning challenges encountered by radiographers/technologists when adopting new hybrid technologies Recognize organizational, infrastructural, and educational barriers (e.g., equipment availability, supervision, time constraints) Assess variations in training opportunities across European contexts
• Propose strategies and training programs for integrating hybrid skills into radiotherapy technician (RTM) programs, fostering critical awareness of the evolving role of the technician in the context of hybrid oncology imaging.
  Suggest training models (advanced courses, internships at centers of excellence, e-learning, hands-on workshops)
  Outline a roadmap for continuous development (on-the-job training, certifications, mentorships)
• Promote a proactive mindset toward technological innovation and self-development

• Nuclear medicine Technologists