Radiation and Your Patient

Assessment of Psychosocial Intervention for Women Undergoing Curative RT for Gynecologic Cancer Reveals Mixed Benefits

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Although psychological distress was not improved, this tailored intervention addressed other potential gaps in care needs of patients with gynecologic cancers undergoing RT.

ONS Issues Guidelines for Prevention, Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Key recommendations from the Oncology Nursing Society clinical practice guidelines are presented.

Analysis Identified Patient-Reported Outcomes Associated With Whole-Breast Radiotherapy

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Review of patient-reported outcomes identified posttreatment symptoms ranging in severity from pain to bother in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer.

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Contamination in Radiation Oncology Clinics

By

Rita Aghjayan

While several studies have investigated SARS-CoV-2 contamination in health care settings, patterns in oncology clinics with fewer COVID-19 cases is unclear.

Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy: Past and Future Challenges

By

Bryant Furlow

Dr Sue Yom discusses the evolution and future of stereotactic body radiotherapy.

Neuropathy May Be Primary Cause of Upper Limb Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

In this study, the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was used to assess the impact of breast cancer treatment on the upper limb.

Weight and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life in Patients Treated for Oropharyngeal Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Single-center study reports on the effects of oropharyngeal cancer treatment at 3, 6, and 12 months after chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy alone, and with and without a feeding tube.

Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia: Dose Dependence and Treatment

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Vicki Moore, PhD

This retrospective cohort analysis sought to determine the association between pRIA and radiation dose and response to treatment.

Assessment Methods, Symptoms Found to Correlate With Swallowing Functionality, Ingestion Status in Head and Neck Cancer Evaluations

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Jessica Nye, PhD

EAT-10 and pain correlated to FOIS scores in patients with HNC for the evaluation of swallowing functionality and ingestion status, whereas other tests were found unnecessary.