Virtual reality-based simulation improves gynecologic brachytherapy proficiency, engagement, and trainee self-confidence
ABSTRACT PURPOSE Intracavitary brachytherapy is critical in treatment of cervical cancer
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
Influence of geography on prostate cancer treatment
Purpose Several definitive treatment options are available for prostate cancer, but
geographic access to those options is not uniform. We created maps illustrating provider …
geographic access to those options is not uniform. We created maps illustrating provider …
Simulation-based learning for enhanced gynecologic brachytherapy training among radiation oncology residents
VM Williams, B Mansoori, L Young, NA Mayr… - Brachytherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Brachytherapy is an irreplaceable component of gynecologic cancer treatment.
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …
Cervical cancer treatment initiation and survival: the role of residential proximity to cancer care
Objective To examine the role of driving time to cancer care facilities on days to cancer
treatment initiation and cause-specific survival for cervical cancer patients. Methods A …
treatment initiation and cause-specific survival for cervical cancer patients. Methods A …
# ThisIsBrachytherapy: increasing awareness of brachytherapy
Purpose The use of brachytherapy continues to be a vital application of radiation oncology
for various cancers. Despite this, there has been a decrease in the utilization of …
for various cancers. Despite this, there has been a decrease in the utilization of …
Comfort level of US radiation oncology graduates: assessment of transition to independent clinical practice
Radiation training programs are designed to prepare graduates for independent practice,
with metrics in place to assess appropriateness of clinical decision-making. Here, we …
with metrics in place to assess appropriateness of clinical decision-making. Here, we …
Brachytherapy utilization for cervical cancer in Western United States border counties: seeking to understand referral patterns for outcome improvement
CH Feng, C McDaniels-Davidson… - Journal of …, 2021 - termedia.pl
Results Seventeen (61%) physicians responded to the survey. All physicians reported some
training in cervical cancer brachytherapy during residency, with median 6 months. Only two …
training in cervical cancer brachytherapy during residency, with median 6 months. Only two …
Photons, Protons, SBRT, Brachytherapy—What Is Leading the Charge for the Management of Prostate Cancer? A Perspective From the GU Editorial Team
A Choudhury, A Henry, T Mitin, R Chen… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
There has never been more radiotherapeutic treatment options for the management of
prostate cancer. The optimal modality of treatment often sparks heated debates that are …
prostate cancer. The optimal modality of treatment often sparks heated debates that are …
Provider-level variation in treatment planning of radiation oncology procedures in the United States
PURPOSE: Variation in the use of radiation oncology procedures and technologies is poorly
characterized. We sought to identify associations between the treatment planning codes …
characterized. We sought to identify associations between the treatment planning codes …
United States radiation oncology fellowship growth from 2010 to 2020
M Chowdhary, S O'Bryant, GW Peters… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose To provide a comprehensive analysis of radiation oncology (RO) fellowship growth
from 2010 to 2020. Methods and Materials A collated database of RO fellowship programs …
from 2010 to 2020. Methods and Materials A collated database of RO fellowship programs …