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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. 6 天前

    Radiation Therapy for Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

    This podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat gastric (stomach) cancer, highlighting ASTRO’s recently published guidelines on this topic. We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated with other gastric cancer treatment modalities, different radiation techniques, and side effects of treatment.

  2. 7月29日

    Brachytherapy

    The podcast provides a broad overview of the use of brachytherapy for a variety of malignancies. Drs. Malcolm Mattes and Andrew Farach provide an overview on the logistics of brachytherapy, how it is integrated with other radiation modalities for common malignancies, and different types of applicators and techniques.

  3. 7月13日

    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.

  4. 6月29日

    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

  5. 6月16日

    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

  6. 6月1日

    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

  7. 5月19日

    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

  8. 5月5日

    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
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    ASTRO - American Society for Radiation Oncology
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    37
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2023
  • 節目網站
    On Target

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