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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
Endometrial Cancer
Lymphoma
Gastric Cancer
Glioma
Immunotherapy
Brachytherapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medical Physics
Conventional Cancer Treatments

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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In observance of prostate awarness month we will replay our podcast on prostate cancer.

Radiation oncologists Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad discuss prostate cancer radiation therapy, covering consultation, PSA testing, and staging. Option... more

Three radiation oncologists, Malcolm Mattes, MD, Rutgers Cancer Institute; Debra Yeboa, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center; and Joseph Bovi, MD, ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center, discuss how radiation therapy is used to treat gliomas, the cancerous brain ... more

This podcast will provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat gastric (stomach) cancer, highlighting ASTRO’s recently published guidelines on this topic. We will cover logistics of radiation therapy, how radiation is integrated ... more

The podcast provides a broad overview of the use of brachytherapy for a variety of malignancies. Drs. Malcolm Mattes and Andrew Farach provide an overview on the logistics of brachytherapy, how it is integrated with other radiation modalities for com... more

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Anisa Ahamad
Radiation oncologist
VA Medical Center, Miami
Episode: Prostate Awarness Month
Dr. Deborah Nana-Yabowa
Radiation oncologist from MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Gliomas
Dr. Joseph Bovee
Radiation oncologist from ThetaCare Regional Cancer Center
ThetaCare Regional Cancer Center
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Gliomas
Christopher Willett
Radiation oncologist
Duke University Medical Center
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
Christopher Anger
Radiation oncologist
University of Vermont
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
Dr. Andrew Farach
Radiation Oncologist
Houston Methodist Hospital
Episode: Brachytherapy
Dr. Susan Wu
Radiation oncologist
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Lymphoma
Dr. Jill Remick
Radiation oncologist at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
Dr. Ted Hong
Radiation Oncologist
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA)
Episode: Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Liver

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Dr. Malcolm Mattis
Host of On Target Podcast, Radiation Oncologist
Anisa Ahamad
Radiation Oncologist introducing topics and guiding discussion

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Radiation Therapy for Gliomas
Q: How does treatment planning work from simulation to delivery?
Planning begins with a simulation visit using a CT in the treatment position, fused with MRI and additional imaging; a collaborative planning team designs a dose-targeted plan while protecting normal tissue, followed by multiple safety checks before treatment begins.
Radiation Therapy for Gliomas
Q: What exactly are clinical guidelines and how are they developed for gliomas?
Guidelines are developed by assembling a multidisciplinary group to review the best available evidence, critically appraise data quality, and draft recommendations that are then peer-reviewed and opened for public comment, with the aim of guiding care without replacing clinical judgment.
Brachytherapy
Q: Why is training and access a major focus for expanding brachytherapy use?
Training ensures consistent, high-quality delivery across centers, which is essential given the complexity of placement, imaging, and planning; expanding the network of high-volume centers and dedicated training programs increases access for patients who could benefit most from this precise, organ-sparing therapy.
Brachytherapy
Q: What are the main logistical considerations for performing cervical cancer brachytherapy?
Cervical brachytherapy requires anesthesia for most cases, imaging and real-time guidance, specialized applicators and needles, a physics planning team, and access to a facility with a capable brachytherapy program; it is most effective in high-volume centers with consistent quality, and there is a push to improve access across communities.
Brachytherapy
Q: Can you tell us what brachytherapy is and what types of cancer it's often used to treat?
Brachytherapy places radioactive sources directly within or adjacent to the tumor, delivering high-dose radiation locally to the cancer while minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues; it can be used for gynecologic cancers like uterine and cervical cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancers, rectal cancer, and other sites depending on anatomy and disease extent.

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The show centers on radiation therapy in cancer care, featuring physician-hosts and expert guests who explain how imaging, planning, and treatment are designed and delivered. Episodes typically cover a specific cancer type or treatment modality (such as gastric cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, breast cancer, and liver-directed therapy), detailing when radiation is used, planning processes, side effects, and survivorship. A distinctive strength is the practical, patient-centered angle—emphasizing multidisciplinary care, real-world workflows, modern techniques (IMRT, SBRT, proton therapy), and how guidelines and trials shape decision-making. Across episodes, guests include radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiologists... more

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2. Dr. Deborah Nana-Yabowa
3. Dr. Joseph Bovee
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5. Christopher Anger
6. Dr. Andrew Farach
7. Dr. Susan Wu
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