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Radiation Therapy
Prostate Cancer
Radiation Oncology
Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Complementary Therapies
Palliative Radiation Therapy
Breast Cancer
Sarcoma
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Rectal Cancer
Mind-Body Therapies
Medical Physics
Conventional Cancer Treatments
Metastatic Cancer
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy
PSA (prostate-Specific Antigen)
Bone Metastases
Hypofractionation
OPRA Trial

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.

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The podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver metastases. We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated with other treatment moda... more

In part two of this prostate cancer series, Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad explain what patients can expect once radiation treatment begins. Topics include the wait between simulation and the first session, daily logistics, activities to ma... more

In this joint ASTRO and AAPM episode of OnTarget, host Julianne Pollard Larkin, PhD, leads a conversation with medical physicists and physicians from radiology and radiation oncology. The panel demystifies imaging and therapy doses, contrast media sa... more

Radiation oncologists Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad discuss prostate cancer radiation therapy, covering consultation, PSA testing, and staging. Options include active surveillance, surgery, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and SBRT—... more

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Cynthia McCullough
Past president of the AAPM and CT physics/radiation dosimetry expert
MD Anderson? (implied through host context)
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Donald Frush
Pediatric radiologist
Duke University
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Todd Atwood
Medical physicist
UC San Diego
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Dan Skanderbeg
Medical physicist
UC San Diego
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Rebecca Millman
Physician in radiology department
University of Colorado
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Catherine Yashar
Radiation Oncologist
University of California San Diego
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Don Frush
Radiologist
Duke University
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Todd Otwood
Medical Physicist
UC San Diego
Episode: Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Anisa Ahamad
Radiation Oncologist at VA Medical Center Miami
VA Medical Center Miami
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Part I

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Radiation Therapy: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a radiation oncologist, and how is it different from a radiologist?
A radiation oncologist focuses on treating cancer with radiation and collaborates with other specialists; radiologists primarily use imaging to diagnose conditions. They are distinct roles within cancer care.
Alternative, Complementary and Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care
Q: You mentioned conventional therapies and examples of non-conventional options; can you summarize where the line is drawn between complementary and alternative therapies?
Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional treatments and may help with well-being, while alternative therapies are used in place of conventional treatments and have been associated with higher risks and poorer outcomes in some studies.
Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
Q: What does the planning and simulation process look like for radiation therapy?
The planning starts with a consultation, followed by simulation with CT imaging, creating a mold and alignment using tattoos, and then a week or more of planning with dosimetrists before treatment begins.
Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
Q: When should a patient with esophageal cancer see a radiation oncologist?
Any patient with squamous cell carcinoma should be evaluated by a radiation oncologist, and for adenocarcinomas a team approach with radiation still improves planning and potential outcomes, especially when considering surgery.

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- This show centers on radiation therapy, medical physics, imaging, and multidisciplinary cancer care. Episodes typically unpack how imaging differs from treatment, what treatment planning involves, and how advances like IMRT, SBRT, and proton therapy impact patient outcomes. Host and guests often walk through real-world decision-making, patient experiences, and safety considerations, with practical explanations of procedures, risks, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment. Notable throughlines include team-based care, patient-centered education, and ongoing debates about sequencing and technology across cancer types. A recurring strength is translating complex medical concepts into accessible guidance for patients and caregi... more

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