[HTML][HTML] Low dose rate prostate brachytherapy

BJ Stish, BJ Davis, LA Mynderse… - Translational …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Low dose rate (LDR) prostate brachytherapy is an evidence based radiation technique with
excellent oncologic outcomes. By utilizing direct image guidance for radioactive source …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual and augmented reality as a novel opportunity to unleash the power of radiotherapy in the digital era: a scoping review

G Marvaso, M Pepa, S Volpe, F Mastroleo, M Zaffaroni… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Although radiation therapy (RT) provides several therapeutic advantages in terms of cancer
control and quality of life, it continues to be a poorly understood field by most students and …

Patient education using virtual reality increases knowledge and positive experience for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy

YA Jimenez, S Cumming, W Wang, K Stuart… - Supportive Care in …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Improved access to technology in the radiation therapy (RT) workforce education
has resulted in opportunities for innovative patient education methods. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Organ preservation in rectal cancer: the patients' perspective

C Gani, N Gani, S Zschaeck, F Eberle… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Organ preservation after a clinical complete response to radiochemotherapy is currently one
of the most discussed topics in the management of rectal cancer. However, the patients' …

Toward improving patients' experiences of acute toxicity from breast radiotherapy: insights from the analysis of patient-reported outcomes in a large multicenter cohort

R Jagsi, KA Griffith, F Vicini, T Boike… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Understanding acute toxicities after whole-breast radiotherapy is important to
inform patients, guide treatment decisions, and target supportive care. We evaluated patient …

Association between patient education videos and knowledge of radiation treatment

KA Kumar, KE Balazy, PM Gutkin, CE Jacobson… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Patient knowledge of radiation therapy (RT) before consult is typically limited, with
many having misconceptions or fears. There exists a need to improve patient education in …

Learning in 360 degrees: a pilot study on the use of virtual reality for radiation therapy patient education

K Johnson, B Liszewski, K Dawdy, Y Lai… - Journal of Medical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Patient education for external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is traditionally
delivered in verbal and/or written form, which may not provide a full picture of the complex …

The patient's perspective on breast radiotherapy: initial fears and expectations versus reality

N Shaverdian, X Wang, JV Hegde, C Aledia… - Cancer, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Although the efficacy and toxicity of breast radiotherapy (RT) has been
studied extensively, to the authors' knowledge little is known regarding the patient's …

Need of quantum biology to investigate beneficial effects at low doses (< 100 mSv) and maximize peaceful applications of nuclear energy

A Chandra, DK Aswal - MAPAN, 2024 - Springer
In an era defined by energy security, healthcare advancements, and the pursuit of clean
energy solutions, nuclear energy emerges as a potent candidate. However, a major …

Nationwide survey of patients' perspectives regarding their radiation and multidisciplinary cancer treatment experiences

N Shaverdian, DN Yeboa, L Gardner… - Journal of oncology …, 2019 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE: The perspectives of patients with cancer about their treatment can inform
interventions to improve the approaches of treating oncologists and experiences of future …