Tag: Radiation
More Musculoskeletal Pain for Workers in Interventional Lab
Musculoskeletal pain highest among technicians and nurses; lower for physicians, trainees
Radiation Therapy Most Common Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Research raises concerns about possible overuse of radiation therapy
Many Women Not Receiving Recommended Radiation Tx
More than a third with locally-advanced disease don't get treatment aimed at preventing tumor's return
Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Cuts Mean Heart Radiation Dose
Review shows reduction in mean heart dose versus free breathing approach in left breast irradiation
Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx
Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
More Stressors for Radiation Therapists Than Oncology Nurses
Also have high coping strategy frequency; no difference in anxiety, depression, burnout, well-being
Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA
Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue With Radiotherapy for Breast CA
Findings in a quasi-experimental study of Taiwanese women with early-stage breast cancer
