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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.
New Research Directions and Innovations in Radiation Oncology
In this episode, radiation oncologists Malcolm Mattes, MD, from Rutgers Cancer Institute, and James Yu, MD, from Dartmouth Cancer Center, provide an overview of how radiation therapy is currently used to treat cancer and how research in cancer biology, physics and artificial intelligence is improving cancer care with radiation therapy. Additionally, they discuss how patients can improve care through participation in clinical trials.
Duration:
24:25
Logistics of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
In this episode, radiation oncologists Niema Razavian, MD, from Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa, and Edina Wang, MD, from Duke University, discuss the different types of head and neck cancer, how radiation therapy is used to treat these cancers, what to expect during treatment and what other medical professions will be involved in the patient’s care.
Duration:
21:29
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
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In this episode, radiation oncologists Niema Razavian, MD, and Ryan Hughes, MD, discuss side effects of radiation therapy for head and neck cancers.
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Radiation Therapy: An Overview
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In this episode, radiation oncologists Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and Niema Razavian, MD, provide a general overview of radiation therapy.
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Radiation Therapy Logistics
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In this episode, radiation oncologists Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and Niema Rezavian, MD, discuss logistics of radiation therapy.
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Brain Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your brain tumor with radiation therapy.
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Breast Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your breast cancer.
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Lung Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your lung cancer.
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Gynecologic Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your gynecologic cancer.
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Head and Neck Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your head and neck cancer.
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Lower GI Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your lower GI cancer, including cancers of the colon, rectum and anus, with radiation therapy.
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Prostate Cancer
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This podcast describes what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your prostate cancer. You will receive and overview of pretreatment planning and treatment, including external beam radiation brachytherapy and SABR.
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Upper GI Cancer
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This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your upper GI cancer, including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, liver and pancreas, with radiation therapy.
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