Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, presented “Biomarkers for Radiation Therapy” during the 24th Future Directions in Urology Symposium in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
How to cite: Orio III, Peter F. “Biomarkers for Radiation Therapy.” August 2024. Accessed Apr 2026. https://grandroundsinurology.com/biomarkers-for-radiation-therapy/
Biomarkers for Radiation Therapy – Summary
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, focuses on the evolving role of biomarkers in radiation oncology, particularly for prostate cancer. He asserts that biomarkers serve as biological indicators that help predict and monitor responses to treatment, thereby optimizing therapeutic outcomes and reducing toxicity.
In this 12-minute presentation, Dr. Orio categorizes radiation biomarkers into diagnostic, predictive, prognostic, and monitoring types, emphasizing their distinct roles in disease prediction, treatment response, and patient prognosis. Orio provides examples and discusses how these tools influence radiation planning and decision-making across various medical disciplines, including radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgery.
The presentation underscores that while many biomarkers are prognostic, the future lies in their predictive capabilities, which are crucial for truly personalized treatment.
The Future Directions in Urology Symposium (FDUS) is an annual urology think tank and non-CME educational summit that brings together industry figures and experts to discuss the current state of genitourinary care and define future directions in treatment. Dr. Dreicer delivered this educational activity during the 24th iteration of the meeting in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, FABS, FASTRO, is Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, Massachusetts. He previously served as the Vice Chair of Network Operations for Radiation Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he guided the growth of the department to ensure high-quality care through the standardization of clinical practice, program implementation, and staff mentoring.
