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An RTAnswers Podcast for Cancer Patients A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening, stressful and confusing. This podcast series is meant to help patients and caregivers better understand what radiation therapy is, potential side effects, treatment types and what to expect before, during and after their treatment.

  1. 13 jul

    Radiation Therapy for Lymphoma

    The podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat lymphoma. We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated with other lymphoma treatment modalities, different radiation techniques, and side effects of treatment.

  2. 29 jun

    Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

    Radiation oncologists Dr. Jenna Kahn and Dr. Jill Remick discuss endometrial cancer diagnosis, staging and the role of radiation therapy after surgery. They explain the differences between external beam radiation and vaginal brachytherapy, what patients can expect during treatment and how side effects are managed.

    Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

  3. 16 jun

    Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Liver

    The podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver metastases.  We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated with other treatment modalities, different radiation techniques, and side effects of treatment.

    Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Liver

  4. 1 jun

    What to Expect During Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment Part II

    In part two of this prostate cancer series, Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad explain what patients can expect once radiation treatment begins. Topics include the wait between simulation and the first session, daily logistics, activities to maintain during treatment and common short- and long-term urinary, GI and sexual side effects. Listeners also hear about life after treatment and survivorship.

    What to Expect During Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment Part II

  5. 19 may

    Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy

    In this joint ASTRO and AAPM episode of OnTarget, host Julianne Pollard Larkin, PhD, leads a conversation with medical physicists and physicians from radiology and radiation oncology. The panel demystifies imaging and therapy doses, contrast media safety, CT versus MRI, linear accelerators, treatment planning and when proton therapy or brachytherapy may be the right choice.

    Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy

  6. 5 may

    Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Part I

    Radiation oncologists Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad discuss prostate cancer radiation therapy, covering consultation, PSA testing, and staging. Options include active surveillance, surgery, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and SBRT—often delivered in just five sessions with cure rates rivaling surgery. High-risk patients add hormone therapy. MRI planning, rectal spacers, and molecular testing refine treatment for the best outcomes.

    Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Part I

  7. 27 abr

    Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

    The podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated with other lung cancer treatment modalities, different radiation techniques, and side effects of treatment.

    Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

  8. 6 abr

    Radiation Therapy: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

    In this episode of the OnTarget podcast, radiation oncologists Anesa Ahamad, MD and Avinash Chaurasia, MD address frequently asked patient questions about radiation therapy. Topics include what radiation oncologists do, how radiation works, when radiation is used to cure cancer or relieve symptoms, common side effects, treatment safety, and how response to therapy is monitored. The discussion is designed to provide clear, patient-friendly education.

    Radiation Therapy: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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An RTAnswers Podcast for Cancer Patients A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening, stressful and confusing. This podcast series is meant to help patients and caregivers better understand what radiation therapy is, potential side effects, treatment types and what to expect before, during and after their treatment.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    ASTRO - American Society for Radiation Oncology
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    35
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2023
  • Sitio web del podcast
    On Target

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