NRG/RTOG 0631 is out: 1 x 16 Gy "SRS" not better than 1 x 8 Gy EBRT for bone mets?
Radiosurgery of Spine Metastasis—NRG/RTOG 0631 RCT Final Results
This randomized clinical trial assesses whether patient-reported pain relief was improved with stereotactic radiosurgery compared with conventional external beam radiotherapy for patients with 1 to 3 sites of vertebral metastases.
jamanetwork.com
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Palex80 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Radiation exposure question
Hi all,
I have been discussing this question with a family member, so I decided to ask here as you folks are the experts on the matter.
A pregnant female healthcare worker is worried regarding coming in contact with patients undergoing radiation therapy.
What are the safety concerns for pregnant women working with patients undergoing external beam radiation vs brachytherapy vs IV radioactive materials vs any other common modalities?
When I say "working with these patients" I mean mostly just...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 22, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Creed_Bratton Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
BIGGEST Rad Onc Stories of 2021
ASTRO Finally Admits Water is Wet: “With more efficient treatment delivery, fewer radiation oncologists may be needed in the coming years.”
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Some Potentially Practice-Changing Trials Suggest: Less (External Beam) Is More
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 29, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheWallnerus Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
ASTRO Blog post - Residency Training Landscape Cont...
ASTRO Blog- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) - American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
A series of blog entries covering a wide range on Oncology related topics by various contributors.
www.astro.org
Key Points
1. ASTRO does not feel that increasing minimum # resident requirement is appropriate
2. Clinical Faculty:Resident ratio should be increased from 0.67:1 to 1:1. Clinical Faculty = Clinical physicians
3. Requirement of 250 external beam cases should not be increased to 350
Edit: Updated #2 (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 29, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ranson Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
cervical cancer
hi i have a patient with stage IIb cervical cancer and has underwent subtotal hysterectomy. i have already given her external beam radiotherapy till 46 Gy. kindly advise whether she would benefit from brachytherapy with two ovoids or should i continue the treatment with EXTERNAL beam radiotherapy only till 60 Gy? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 12, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: meemee2016 Source Type: forums
