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View article: Prophylactic single fraction radiotherapy for the prevention of pathologic femoral fractures
Prophylactic single fraction radiotherapy for the prevention of pathologic femoral fractures Open
Background: Femoral metastases increase the risk of pathologic fracture.While multiple studies exist discussing the efficacy of single fraction radiotherapy in control of metastatic bone pain, little data exists confirming the efficacy of …
View article: Gender Equity in Radiation Oncology: Culture Change Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Gender Equity in Radiation Oncology: Culture Change Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint Open
The specialty of radiation oncology's gender diversity is lagging other medical specialties. The lack of gender diversity in radiation oncology has been demonstrated at all stages of career, from medical schools to department chairs. Multi…
View article: Three discipline collaborative radiation therapy (3DCRT) special debate: A physicist's time is better spent in direct patient/provider interaction than in the patient's chart
Three discipline collaborative radiation therapy (3DCRT) special debate: A physicist's time is better spent in direct patient/provider interaction than in the patient's chart Open
Radiation oncology is a highly multidisciplinary medical specialty, drawing significantly from three scientific disciplines—medicine, physics, and biology. As a result, discussion of controversies or changes in practice within radiation on…
View article: Radiation Oncologist Perceptions and Utilization of Digital Patient Assessment Platforms
Radiation Oncologist Perceptions and Utilization of Digital Patient Assessment Platforms Open
Radiation oncologists need to be aware that self-reported patient assessments are a data point in the quality of a physician and health care establishment. To best ensure appropriate feedback of a physician's capabilities as a doctor, lead…
View article: Three Discipline Collaborative Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) special debate: In the future, at least 20% of NIH funding for radiotherapy research should be allocated to non‐oncologic applications
Three Discipline Collaborative Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) special debate: In the future, at least 20% of NIH funding for radiotherapy research should be allocated to non‐oncologic applications Open
Radiation oncology is a highly multidisciplinary medical specialty, drawing significantly from three scientific disciplines — medicine, physics, and biology. As a result, discussion of controversies or changes in practice within radiation …
View article: External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for asymptomatic bone metastases in patients with solid tumors reduces the risk of skeletal-related events (SREs)
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for asymptomatic bone metastases in patients with solid tumors reduces the risk of skeletal-related events (SREs) Open
EBRT administered to a group of prostate, lung, and breast cancer patients with asymptomatic bone metastases was associated with an increase in time to the first occurrence of either pain or an SRE. These data demonstrate that there may be…