Radiographer & Nurse Workshop | IASIOS at ECIO 2025

Section 1: Preparing Together – Key Knowledge for a Seamless IO Treatment

Moderated by Prof. Marco Calandri and Dr. Jean Palussière, this section focuses on the full care pathway in interventional oncology, from patient admission to follow-up. It emphasizes practical and interpersonal knowledge needed to ensure smooth, safe procedures: preparing patients and staff before treatment, fostering effective teamwork and communication during procedures, and structuring proper postoperative care and follow-up from a nursing perspective.

Before the procedure: What we must not overlook – Ms. Bekah Phelan

Ms. Bekah Phelan, Quality and Patient Safety Manager and CN Coordinator Supervisor at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, presents the key steps for patient admission to the interventional oncology room, including informed consent, prior imaging, venous access, and allergy screening.

During the Treatment: The IO Perspective – Dr. Elena Bozzi

Dr. Elena Bozzi, interventional oncologist at Pisa University Hospital, outlines effective communication with clinical teams during procedures, patient interaction during awake treatments, and key skills for managing intraprocedural complications.

From the End of the Treatment to Proper Follow-Up – Maya de Jong & Mirjam Hoffman

Mirjam Hoffman, Registered Nurse, and Maya de Jong, Senior Nurse at Amsterdam UMC, present key aspects of postoperative management, including effective patient communication, the structure of follow-up consultation programs, and the nursing role in their implementation. The session also highlights the benefits of follow-up care led by interventional oncology services from a nursing perspective.

Section 2: Navigating Challenges in Diverse IO Treatments

Moderated by Prof. Marco Calandri and Dr. Sanne de Boer, this section explores the complexity of interventional oncology practice across varying clinical settings and roles. It highlights the perspectives of nurses, radiographers, and interventional oncologists in managing diverse patient needs, coordinating within multidisciplinary teams, minimizing procedural risks, and applying key technical and leadership skills to ensure safe and effective treatment delivery.

Different Treatments, Different Patients: The Nurse’s Perspective – Prof. Afshin Gangi, on behalf of Diana Geoffroy

Prof. Afshin Gangi, on behalf of Diana Geoffroy, IO and Interventional Radiology Nurse at Strasbourg University Hospital, presents practical insights on managing diverse patient profiles in interventional oncology, from first-time biopsy cases to those in palliative care. The presentation also covers nurse – anesthesiologist interaction and offers key care and technical tips for nurses working in IO settings.

Different Treatments, Different IO Rooms: The Radiographer’s Perspective – Antonio Dore

Antonio Dore, Radiographer at Pisa University Hospital, shares key strategies to reduce radiation exposure in various imaging settings such as Fluoro-CT, standard CT, Angiography, and Angio-CT. The presentation also covers collaboration between radiographers and interventional oncologists, along with practical technical tips for daily radiography practice.

Different Treatments, Different Teams: The IO Perspective – Prof. Jack Jennings