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Understanding Radiation Exposure and Improving Patient Outcomes from Radiotherapy - Part 2

Offered By: Imperial College London via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

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Explore advanced radiotherapy techniques and their impact on patient outcomes in this insightful 16-minute webinar presented by Professor Nicholas van As, Medical Director and Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Delve into modern radiotherapy approaches, including hypofractionation and the treatment of metastatic cancer. Examine the evaluation and studies of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and learn about ongoing research to improve survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients. Gain valuable insights into the EPIC score, sexual function considerations, and race-related factors in treatment outcomes. This webinar, part 2 of a series, offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments in radiotherapy and their potential to enhance patient care.

Syllabus

Intro
Modern radiotherapy
Hypofractionation
Treating metastatic cancer
Evaluation of sbrt
Studies of sbrt
Current studies
Improving survival
Quality of life
Race
Results
Epic Score
Sexual Function
Conclusions


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Imperial College London

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