Sentences with phrase «standard care radiation»

The 11 evaluable patients enrolled in the brain cancer safety trial received three infusions of vitamin C a week for 2 months followed by two infusions per week for 7 months while receiving standard care radiation and chemotherapy.

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Women with a DCIS diagnosis who participate in the study will be randomized to receive one of two treatment approaches: The current standard of care consisting of surgery and radiation therapy, or careful monitoring with mammograms and physical exams every six months.

In addition, TGen laboratory research also found that PPF increases the effectiveness of a standard - of - care chemotherapy drug called temozolomide (TMZ), and radiation, to treat glioblastoma.

Two case studies provide an important potential new avenue for treatment of these types of tumors, which are resistant to traditional radiation therapies and difficult to manage even with surgery, the current standard of care.

Most lung cancer patients undergo 4D CT as standard - of - care to help radiation oncologists develop a personalized plan to account for breathing motion during therapy.

The current standard of care for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma involves chemotherapy and radiation.

Currently, the standard of care for early - stage breast cancer is surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy) followed by radiation and / or chemotherapy.

The current standard of care for a newly diagnosed, high - grade glioma includes surgically removing as much of the tumor as possible, followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

The standard of care for locally advanced, which is usually treated by radiation and chemotherapy combination.

Devastatingly, standard of care for patients with these conditions is thyroidectomy — surgical removal of one of the most essential glands in the body — followed by carcinogenic radiation, lifelong synthetic thyroid hormone replacement, and surveillance for «cancer» recurrence.

When someone does elect to go under the traditional standard of care and undergo chemotherapy and radiation, these do damage the liver to varying degrees.

This advanced form of radiation therapy, or stereotactic radiation (SRS / SRT), has been a standard of care in human medicine but is now available in veterinary medicine.

Treatment is very much the same too, with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy the standard of care.

EXPERIENCE Radiology Technologist September 2008 - September 2009 Godwin Corporation, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Proficient in all clerical aspects of radiology to include patient check - in, informed consent, and use of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammography

Professional Experience Godwin Corporation (Tripler Army Medical Center, HI) 9/2009 — Present Radiology Technologist • Exhibit proficiency in all clerical aspects of radiology including patient check - in, informed consent, the use of CHCS and PACS programs, and adherence to ALARA radiation protection standards • Perform fluoroscopic exams such as pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows • Operate portable C - arm equipment in orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology operating room procedures, as well as stationary C - arm use in arthrograms and lumbar punctures • Prep contrast materials for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous, and intra-arterial exams • Capture inpatient / outpatient diagnostic x-rays of upper / lower extremities, cranium, chest, and abdomen • Execute efficiently all emergency patient care protocol, including CPR, oxygen administration, suction, and the use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment • Provide valuable on - site instruction in all aspects of radiography to Army radiology students