International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2020
Return to Work in Survivors of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: An Australian Experience.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) commonly affects people of working age, yet there is limited data regarding the return-to-work experience in this cohort. This study aimed to investigate the proportion of survivors currently working after completion of radiation therapy and to explore potential facilitators and barriers to working after treatment. ⋯ With time, the majority of participants with HPV-associated OPC will return to work after radiation therapy. Attention to symptom management and support from the workplace may enable more successful return to work.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2020
Multicenter StudyA Multicenter Phase 2 study of Hypofractionated Stereostatic Boost in Intermediate Risk Prostate Carcinoma: A 5-Year Analysis of the CKNO-PRO Trial.
The aim of this analysis was to assess the 5-year tolerance and survival in patients undergoing hypofractionated stereotactic boost after external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. ⋯ The results of the trial demonstrate that the EBRT and SBRT combination is well tolerated and yields good efficacy results. These data provide a good basis for comparing EBRT and brachytherapy boost to EBRT and SBRT boost in future prospective studies.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2020
The Prevalence and Determinants of Return to Work in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Survivors.
To assess the employment status in working-age survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and explore clinical, treatment, and sociodemographic factors that may facilitate or impede successful return to work (RTW). ⋯ The majority of long-term survivors of NPC do RTW, although almost one-third report working fewer hours. Prospective research is needed to better understand and facilitate successful RTW in survivors of NPC.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2020
Aligning Requirements of Training and Assessment in Radiation Treatment Planning in the Era of Competency-Based Medical Education.
Radiation treatment planning (RTP) is a unique skill that requires interdisciplinary collaboration among radiation oncologists (ROs), dosimetrists, and medical physicists (MP) to train and assess residents. With the adoption of competency-based medical education (CBME) in Canada, it is essential residency program curricula focuses on developing competencies in RTP to facilitate entrustment. Our study investigates how radiation oncology team members' perspectives on RTP education align with requirements of the CBME approach, and its implications for improving residency training. ⋯ This study identified future opportunities to redesign the RTP curriculum and assessment process within a CBME model. The need for innovative teaching and learning strategies, including case libraries, computer-based learning, and quality assessments, were highlighted in designing an innovative RTP planning curriculum.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2020
Variation in the Use of Single- Versus Multifraction Palliative Radiation Therapy for Bone Metastases in Australia.
To evaluate the use of single-fraction palliative radiation therapy (SFRT) for the management of bone metastases (BM) in Victoria, Australia. ⋯ SFRT appears underused for BM in Australia over time, with variation in practice by patient, tumor, sociodemographic, geographical, and institutional provider factors.