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Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Chirag Shah is a radiation oncologist and director of breast radiation and clinical research in the department of radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. His primary research interests are breast cancer, sarcoma, and innovative radiation treatment schedules, as well as lymphedema. He has participated in numerous clinical trials.
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Shah explain:
the difference between hypofractionated radiation schedules and older, longer radiation schedules, as well as why accelerated schedules were created
the benefits and possible risks of a hypofractionated radiation schedule
how to advocate for yourself if your radiation oncologist doesn’t recommend a hypofractionated schedule
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Shah explain:
the difference between hypofractionated radiation schedules and older, longer radiation schedules, as well as why accelerated schedules were created
the benefits and possible risks of a hypofractionated radiation schedule
how to advocate for yourself if your radiation oncologist doesn’t recommend a hypofractionated schedule
Released:
Dec 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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