Radiation and Your Patient

Understanding Radiotherapy: Defining the Roles of Dosimetry, Medical Physicists

By

Bryant Furlow

This review discusses how medical physicists and dosimetrists ensure the effectiveness of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer.

What Does Radiation Do to Organs at Risk in Patients With Lymphoma?

By

Steve Fiorillo

Depending on the type and stage of lymphoma, physicians may choose to avoid having their patients undergo radiation therapy for fear of potential toxic effects in organs. How has modern radiation therapy evolved of late in terms of what it can do to organs at risk? A study published earlier this year in JAMA Network…

ASTRO Issues Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

Neoadjuvant RT recommended for stage II to III rectal cancer; RT should be performed preoperatively.

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

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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.