Subungal squamous cell carcinoma of the thumb - Implications for patient setup and radiotherapy planning [0.03%]
大拇指指骨鳞状细胞癌的放射治疗计划及患者体位要求
Niall ODwyer,Karen Olden,Adrian J Cubbin et al.
Niall ODwyer et al.
Subungal squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC) is a rare malignancy of the nail bed. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with a SSCC of the right thumb. Initial management consisted of surgically excision followed by adjuvant radiotherapy due...
The sustainability of the New Zealand radiation therapy workforce: Factors that influence intent to leave the workplace and profession [0.03%]
新西兰放射治疗从业人员的可持续性:影响离开职场和行业的因素分析
Michael R Taylor,John G Oetzel
Michael R Taylor
Introduction: The demand for radiation therapy services in New Zealand is growing due to an increasing and ageing population. The radiation therapist (RT) workforce is currently in a vulnerable state and this study aimed ...
Use of a healthy volunteer imaging program to optimize clinical implementation of stereotactic MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy [0.03%]
利用健康志愿者成像计划优化立体定向磁共振引导适应性放射治疗的临床实施
Patrick J Boyle,Elizabeth Huynh,Sara Boyle et al.
Patrick J Boyle et al.
Purpose: MR-linacs (MRLs) have enabled the use of stereotactic magnetic resonance (MR) guided online adaptive radiotherapy (SMART) across many cancers. As data emerges to support SMART, uncertainty remains regarding optim...
In vivo dosimetry for patients with prostate cancer to assess possible impact of bladder and rectum preparation [0.03%]
前列腺癌患者的体内剂量测量以评估膀胱和直肠准备的可能影响
Yawo A C Fiagan,Evy Bossuyt,Daan Nevens et al.
Yawo A C Fiagan et al.
Purpose/objective: In all treatment sites of our radiotherapy network, in vivo dosimetry (PerFRACTION™) was fully implemented in February 2018. We hypothesized that additional help with bladder and rectum preparation by ...
Cautiously optimistic: A survey of radiation oncology professionals' perceptions of automation in radiotherapy planning [0.03%]
谨慎乐观:放射肿瘤学专业人士对放射治疗计划自动化看法的调查
Vikneswary Batumalai,Michael G Jameson,Odette King et al.
Vikneswary Batumalai et al.
Introduction: While there is evidence to show the positive effects of automation, the impact on radiation oncology professionals has been poorly considered. This study examined radiation oncology professionals' perception...
Personalised treatment for older adults with cancer: The role of frailty assessment [0.03%]
老年人癌症的个性化治疗:脆弱性评估的作用
Anita ODonovan,Michelle Leech
Anita ODonovan
It is widely accepted in clinical practice that chronological age is a poor predictor of treatment tolerance and outcomes in older adults with cancer. Intrinsic vulnerability is more a function of underlying frailty, rather than chronologic...
A systematic review of home-based dietary interventions during radiation therapy for cancer [0.03%]
放疗期间以家庭为基础的饮食干预系统的回顾性研究
Taylor H Allenby,Megan L Crenshaw,Katlynn Mathis et al.
Taylor H Allenby et al.
Purpose: Our objectives are to assess (1) the acceptability and feasibility of dietary interventions for patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT), and (2) the impact of dietary interventions on patient reported outcomes...
International survey; current practice in On-line adaptive radiotherapy (ART) delivered using Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) guidance [0.03%]
国际调查;使用磁共振成像(MRI)引导进行的在线自适应放射治疗(ART)的当前实践
H A McNair,T Wiseman,E Joyce et al.
H A McNair et al.
Background and purpose: The uptake of new technologies has varied internationally and there have often been barriers to implementation. On-line adaptive radiotherapy (ART) promises to improve patient outcome. This survey ...
Pro-con of proton: Dosimetric advantages of intensity-modulation over passive scatter for thoracic malignancies [0.03%]
质子的利与弊:强度调控相对于散射技术在治疗胸部恶性肿瘤上的剂量优势
Ang Wei Jie,Laure Marignol
Ang Wei Jie
The use of passively scattered proton therapy (PSPT) or intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) opens the potential for dose escalation or critical structure sparing in thoracic malignancies. While the latter offers greater dose conformal...
Exploring the nausea experience among female patients with breast cancer; A pilot interview study [0.03%]
探索乳腺癌女性患者的恶心体验;一项初步的访谈研究
Clare McGrath,Lynn Chang,Kristopher Dennis
Clare McGrath
Introduction: Nausea is a difficult symptom to report and measure in clinical trials. We conducted a pilot interview study to improve our understanding of the nausea experience. ...