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Episode 053: Breast Cancer Series, Pt. 2-Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology in Breast Cancer

Episode 053: Breast Cancer Series, Pt. 2-Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology in Breast Cancer

FromThe Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast


Episode 053: Breast Cancer Series, Pt. 2-Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology in Breast Cancer

FromThe Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A critical part of breast cancer management is often the incorporation of radiation therapy. This week, we sat down with our special guest, Dr. Ryan Miller, who is a radiation oncology resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia who shared some super high yield points about how he approaches radiation planning in his patients with breast cancer. Content:- General guidance for counseling patients about radiation oncology in breast cancer management - What is a "radiation boost"? - What is "regional nodal irradiation" and when is this indicated?- Can you give radiation treatment concurrently with systemic therapies? - Role of radiation in partial mastectomy/lumpectomy vs. mastectomy - Can radiation be omitted? - What is role of radiation in DCIS? ** About our Guest: A huge thank you to Dr. Ryan Miller from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for joining us! ** Help us as we continue to grow our show by filling out this BRIEF survey! Link: https://forms.gle/KBhDRTGBqRJ1CgnK7Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/our-episodesLove what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast
Released:
Apr 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We quickly realized we knew very little about hematology and oncology when we started fellowship. Our goal is to bring you the fundamentals, core concepts and important management approaches in our field, driven by the latest evidence and expert opinion. In each episode, we will provide bite-sized, simplified approaches to common questions in a way that is perfect for anyone interested in hematology and oncology, from students and trainees to advanced practice providers and practicing physicians.