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An RTAnswers Podcast for Cancer Patients A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening, stressful and confusing. This podcast series is meant to help patients and caregivers better understand what radiation therapy is, potential side effects, treatment types and what to expect before, during and after their treatment.

New Research Directions and Innovations in Radiation Oncology 05/27/2025

New Research Directions and Innovations in Radiation Oncology The podcast will provide an overview of how radiation therapy is currently used to treat cancer, and how research in cancer biology, physics, and artificial intelligence is improving cancer care with radiation therapy. We will also discuss how patients can improve care through participation in clinical trials. /episode/index/show/astro/id/36727470

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer 04/22/2025

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer In this episode, radiation oncologists Niema Razavian, MD, from Moffit Cancer Center and Ryan Hughes, MD, from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discuss side effects of radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, when these side effects start and how long they last, and how patients can work with their treatment team to combat the side effects. /episode/index/show/astro/id/36263730

Logistics of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers 04/07/2025

Logistics of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers In this episode, radiation oncologists Niema Razavian, MD, from Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa, and Edina Wang, MD, from Duke University, discuss the different types of head and neck cancer, how radiation therapy is used to treat these cancers, what to expect during treatment and what other medical professions will be involved in the patient’s care. /episode/index/show/astro/id/36038320

Radiation Therapy Logistics 06/24/2024

Radiation Therapy Logistics In this episode, radiation oncologists Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and Niema Razavian, MD, discuss logistics of radiation therapy. They begin with a quick overview of radiation therapy including the different types of radiation therapy, terms you may hear during your treatment and what you can expect once you and your radiation oncologist agree to treat your cancer with radiation therapy. Afterward, they will walk you through the logistics of your pretreatment planning, day-to-day treatment and introduce you to the members of the radiation oncology treatment team. /episode/index/show/astro/id/31871017

Radiation Therapy an Overview 06/24/2024

Radiation Therapy an Overview In this episode, radiation oncologists Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and Niema Razavian, MD, provide a general overview of radiation therapy. They discuss what radiation therapy is, what diseases it can treat, the members of the treatment team, the different types of radiation therapy treatment and much more. This podcast provides a comprehensive overview for someone considering radiation therapy as a treatment for their cancer. /episode/index/show/astro/id/31868572

Gynecologic Cancer 07/19/2023

Gynecologic Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your gynecologic cancer. You will learn what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like, including external beam radiation and brachytherapy. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721591

Lung Cancer 07/18/2023

Lung Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your lung cancer. You will learn what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like for lung cancer. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26709003

Upper GI Cancer 07/18/2023

Upper GI Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your upper GI cancer, including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, liver and pancreas, with radiation therapy. You will learn about how radiation therapy is used to treat upper GI cancers and what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721669

Lower GI Cancer 07/18/2023

Lower GI Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your lower GI cancer, including cancers of the colon, rectum and anus, with radiation therapy. You will learn about the pretreatment planning and the treatment process. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721621

Brain Tumors 07/18/2023

Brain Tumors This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your brain tumor with radiation therapy. You will learn about how radiation therapy is used to treat brain tumors and what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26720553

Breast Cancer 07/17/2023

Breast Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your breast cancer. You will receive an overview of radiation therapy as used for breast cancer and learn about pretreatment planning and the treatment process. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26708967

Head and Neck Cancer 07/17/2023

Head and Neck Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your head and neck cancer. You will receive an overview of the pretreatment planning and treatment process with explanations of everything involved. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26708049

Prostate Cancer 07/17/2023

Prostate Cancer This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your prostate. You will receive and overview of pretreatment planning and treatment, including external beam radiation brachytherapy and SABR. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721660

Upper GI Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Upper GI Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your upper GI cancer, including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, liver and pancreas, with radiation therapy. You will learn about how radiation therapy is used to treat upper GI cancers and what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721900

Prostate Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Prostate Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks your through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your prostate. You will receive and overview of pretreatment planning and treatment, including external beam radiation brachytherapy and SABR. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721864

Lung Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Lung Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your lung cancer. You will learn what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like for lung cancer. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721849

Lower GI Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Lower GI Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your lower GI cancer, including cancers of the colon, rectum and anus, with radiation therapy. You will learn about the pretreatment planning and the treatment process. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721810

Head and Neck Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Head and Neck Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your head and neck cancer. You will receive an overview of the pretreatment planning and treatment process with explanations of everything involved. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721786

Gynecologic Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Gynecologic Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your gynecologic cancer. You will learn what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like, including external beam radiation and brachytherapy. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721741

Breast Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Breast Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your breast cancer. You will receive an overview of radiation therapy as used for breast cancer and learn about pretreatment planning and the treatment process. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721726

Brain Cancer in Spanish 05/02/2023

Brain Cancer in Spanish This podcast walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose to treat your brain tumor with radiation therapy. You will learn about how radiation therapy is used to treat brain tumors and what the pretreatment planning and treatment process looks like. Este podcast está en español. /episode/index/show/astro/id/26721693

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