High-volume brachytherapy centers
Having a challenging localized penile cancer case. I think it might be amenable to brachytherapy.
Are there any centers in the US doing these with good experience and volume? On the same topic, any place offering H&N brachytherapy for oral cavity cancers? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Grubbe-a-dub-dub Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Clinical Case Management - Locally Advanced Penile Cancer
I am presenting a patient at tumor board with penile cancer. I have treated a couple of these in residency but there is some disagreement between myself and the other radiation oncologist here on field design, so I would like to see what other people would do.
Diagnosis: Invasive moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
Staging: pT3 (invasion of corpora cavernosa), pN3 (ENE), cM0 (by PET)
Previous treatment/workup: Biopsy and penectomy with right inguinal lymph node...
Clinical Case Management - Locally Advanced Penile Cancer (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 24, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dieABRdie Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Question about ER procedure
Patient admitted with anxiety regarding a nonspecific skin lesion localized to the genital region. There is no pain or erythema. The lesion is localized to the glans penis and is appears purple. Light shone at the lesions reveals whitish streaks. The patient has state insurance Medicaid, and you wish to perform a biopsy to rule out cancer. The patient stated he has to wait 3-5 weeks to obtain a derm appointment, however is very anxious about the lesion. Do you call for a derm consult to...
Question about ER procedure (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 567WingsO'Heaven Source Type: forums
