Back to Basics: Understanding External Beam Radiation Therapy
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Learn about radiation therapy through this 24-minute webinar presented by Dr. Henry Lee, Director of Radiation Oncology at Associated Medical Professionals of New York. Gain a clear understanding of LINAC-based external beam radiation therapy, the most common form of radiation treatment for cancer patients. Discover how medical professionals can effectively communicate and demystify radiation therapy to help reduce patient fears and anxiety before treatment begins. Explore practical approaches to explaining radiation therapy concepts in simple, tangible terms that patients can understand, moving beyond basic reassurances about radioactivity. Benefit from Dr. Lee's expertise as a physician scientist who has contributed to numerous innovations in radiation oncology, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), radiation-targeted gene therapy, and IMRT technologies.
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Back to Basics: Explaining Radiation Therapy to the Curious
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