Sentences with phrase «radiation oncology treatment»

• Maintained both paper and electronic medical records for patients participating in facility's radiation oncology treatment programs.

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The Rissman also said at the time that Hinchey would be able to maintain a «full congressional schedule» while undergoing treatment, which started with radiation at Ulster Radiation Oncology Center in Kingston.
«This is a win - win - win for patients, payers, and employers,» Bekelman said, «The field of radiation oncology should be recognized for technical advances in clinical care that have achieved safe, effective, curative treatment for prostate cancer in fewer weeks.»
For men with intermediate risk prostate cancer, side effects at two years following radiation therapy (RT) were comparable for extremely - hypofractionated treatment, which was delivered in seven fractions across two and a half weeks, and conventional treatment of 39 fractions across eight weeks, according to research presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
«Our preclinical data suggest that combining low doses of these inhibitors will enhance the clinical effects of both drugs as a potential treatment for patients with AML,» says the senior author, Feyruz V. Rassool, PhD, associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and a researcher at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).
Presenting these results at the 3rd ESTRO Forum in Barcelona, Spain, today (Monday) Professor James Morris, from the Department of Radiation Oncology, Vancouver Cancer Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA), Vancouver, Canada, will say that the ASCENDE - RT1 trial is the first and only existing trial comparing low - dose - rate prostate brachytherapy (LDR - PB) for the curative treatment of prostate cancer with any other method of radiation therapy delivery.
As we are seeing more women survive breast cancer, we need to focus on long term survivorship issues and ensuring that women have access to this important part of treatment,» says study first author Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil., associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
«Given that this technique helps to shield the heart during radiation treatment for breast cancer,» said Rani Anne, M.D., Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University and senior author on the study, «we routinely offer breast cancer treatment with the breath hold technique at Jefferson.»
«This study draws attention to the common consensus that the use of low - dose CT scans for image guidance for children is important for quality treatment and to ensure treatment accuracy,» said Stephanie A. Terezakis, MD, co-author of the study and assistant professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore.
Detailed evaluation of a prostate cancer tumor biopsy may predict treatment outcomes for image - guided radiation therapy (IGRT) or surgery for prostate cancer, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.
Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a commonly used modality to ensure treatment accuracy in the management of pediatric tumors; however, consensus recommendations are needed in order to guide clinical decisions on the use of IGRT in treating pediatric patients, according to a study published in the September - October 2014 issue of Practical Radiation Oncology (PRO), the official clinical practice journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Other therapies need to be tested for the treatment of patients at risk for lymph node metastasis,» says Padera, who is an assistant professor of radiation oncology at Harvard Medical School.
Detailed evaluation of a prostate cancer tumor biopsy may predict treatment outcomes for image - guided radiation therapy (IGRT) or surgery for prostate cancer, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.
For patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, the combination of chemotherapy and stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) may be a promising treatment option, ultimately allowing them to undergo surgery that may not otherwise be an option, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 56th Annual Meeting.
«To move the needle forward toward prolonged survival and better treatment outcomes, our research team created a combined investigational regimen for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer,» said Richard Tuli, MD, PhD, a radiation oncologist in the Department of Radiation Oncology and a member of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
At Silver Cross Dr. Anne McCall, medical director of radiation oncology at University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross, performed a unique breast cancer treatment, 3 - D Surface Imaging to Facilitate Deep - Inspiration Breath - Hold (DIBH) on Bakker.
Our stomach cancer treatment team is comprised of specialists from a variety of disciplines — including gastroenterology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, nutritional care, and others.
Medical dosimetrists work closely with the radiation oncology team — radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists — to create customized radiation treatment plans to target cancer while sparing normal tissue.
In addition, our radiation oncologists and medical physicians conduct numerous clinical trials with medical and surgical oncology specialists to measure treatment outcomes.
Our Solid Tumor Oncology Program Tumor Board, made up of pediatric oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologist, pathologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons and nuclear medicine physicians, meets weekly to discuss each of neuroblastoma patient's treatment plans.
«John Ultmann was an early proponent of the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of lymphoma, which is associated with a tremendous improvement in the curability of the disease,» said Samuel Hellman, MD, the A.N. Pritzker Distinguished Service Professor in the department of radiation and cellular oncology and former dean of the biological sciences at the University.
Curran's research has focused on the progression and development of radiation oncology and cancer treatment and revolves around the safe and effective use of radiation oncology to treat all types of cancer.
Intensive treatment combining radiation and chemotherapy can control locally advanced head and neck cancer, improve survival, and in most cases eliminate the need for debilitating surgery, report researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center and Northwestern University in the April 14, 2000, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Oncospace A radiation oncology physicist developed a complex computerized system, called «Oncospace,» that uses anatomy, radiation dose distributions, toxicity, and outcome data of prior patients to create an optimal treatment plan for those about to be treated.
I have had the privilege to witness the evolution of radiation oncology discipline in three continents paralleled by improvement of patients» treatment outcome.
Radiation therapy (also referred to as radiation oncology) is a type of cancer treatment that involves the use of the use of high - energy radiation, primarily X-rays, to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
The Center offers all the services needed to effectively treat cancer, including surgery, medical oncology, radiation therapy, nursing care, support and counseling services, nutritional assistance and outpatient treatment options.
Our naturopathic oncology providers have extensive knowledge of the impacts of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, in addition to their expertise in the effects of natural therapies.
The primary functions of the program are to provide comprehensive cancer treatment for pets; offer instruction in clinical and investigative oncology, in medical and radiation oncology, and in cancer biology; and to conduct leading - edge research.
The Terry Center Oncology Service offers all types of cancer treatment — chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hyperthermia (tumor heating), surgery, and canine bone marrow transplants.
With many treatment options and comprehensive, targeted treatment plans, the radiation oncology service aims to provide the best quality of life and patient care while also embracing advancements in the fields of radioloy, oncology, and radiation treatments.
Serving dogs and cats with cancer in the New York City area and northern New Jersey, PetCure Oncology has partnered with Veterinary Radiosurgery and Imaging Center (VRIC), which was created as the first veterinary - only, independent, cross-sectional imaging and radiation treatment center in the world.
Treatment Options for Cancer in Dogs and Cats Therapies traditionally used to treat cancer in humans such as surgery and radiation therapy are mainstays in veterinary oncology.
Michael Nolan, assistant professor of radiation oncology and biology, received $ 23,060 for a study on using enhanced ethanol ablation, or direct ethanol injections to reduce tumors, as a lower - cost treatment for oral cancer.
The Integrated Oncology Service at Ohio State's Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of a team of cancer doctors with specialties in medical, surgical and radiation oncology, working together - and with you and your family veterinarian - from initial consultation and diagnosis, through the prescription and implementation of a treatmeOncology Service at Ohio State's Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of a team of cancer doctors with specialties in medical, surgical and radiation oncology, working together - and with you and your family veterinarian - from initial consultation and diagnosis, through the prescription and implementation of a treatmeoncology, working together - and with you and your family veterinarian - from initial consultation and diagnosis, through the prescription and implementation of a treatment plan.
These days, there are many more oncology treatment options for treating cancer than there ever were before, including radiation, chemotherapy, nutritional support, and surgery.
About: PetCure Oncology, the leading provider of SRS for pets in terms of both treatment centers and patients treated, operates a seven - center national network supported by an elite clinical staff that includes multiple board - certified veterinary radiation oncologists.
About PetCure Oncology: PetCure Oncology is the national leader in radiation oncology for pets and the leading provider of stereotactic radiation (SRS / SRT) for pets in terms of both treatment centers and patients Oncology: PetCure Oncology is the national leader in radiation oncology for pets and the leading provider of stereotactic radiation (SRS / SRT) for pets in terms of both treatment centers and patients Oncology is the national leader in radiation oncology for pets and the leading provider of stereotactic radiation (SRS / SRT) for pets in terms of both treatment centers and patients oncology for pets and the leading provider of stereotactic radiation (SRS / SRT) for pets in terms of both treatment centers and patients treated.
The Surgery services interact closely with other hospital Services such as anesthesia, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, urology, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, and medical oncology; each offering a wide array of expertise in diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
A shining example of extraordinary Thyro - Cat feline hyperthyroidism specialist care is Dr. Victor Rendano, who, aside from having the certifications of VMD, MS, DACVR, and DACVR - RO; has an impressive list of accreditations to include, but not limited to: diplomate induction into the American College of Veterinary Radiology, diplomate / board certification in radiation oncology, professor of radiology at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and veterinary radiology specialist, and chief specialist at Thyro - Cat hyperthyroidism treatment centers.
The cost is currently estimated to be between $ 2,500 - 3,000 (including a radiation oncology consultation, CT scan, anesthesia, radiation treatment planning, quality assurance testing, and treatment delivery).
* Cost estimates include a radiation oncology consultation, CT scan, RT planning, quality assurance testing, anesthesia and radiation treatments.
In addition to MedVet Chicago's Main Campus, we also offer a full - service Cancer & Rehabilitation Center, which is home to an entirely integrated team of oncology experts providing surgical, medical, and radiation treatment options, as well as a full physical rehabilitation team.
Dr. Christine Anderson, who holds board - certifcation in radiation and medical oncology, manages the planning and administration of radiation treatments in the 2000 square - foot radiation oncology wing with a linear accelerator ensuring a comprehensive cancer treatment facility for pets.
Dosimetrists are health professionals specialized in oncology and responsible for planning radiation therapy treatment.
Oncology Nurses assist with the administration of chemotherapy and radiation, as well as supportive care and treatment for patient symptoms.
- Radiation Therapist - UC Health Barrett - Radiation Oncology (044507) Job Description Radiation Therapist - UC Health Barrett - Radiation Oncology (Job Number: 044507) Description Primary Purpose: Delivers radiation treatments according...
Sixty - one men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (Stage I) and their wives were recruited from oncology, radiation therapy, and surgical clinics (93 %) and advertisements in prostate cancer support groups (7 %) while in the process of treatment decision making.
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