Radiation Oncology | Physician Interviews | Penn Medicine

The Promise of Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:01:00 -0400

Because the lungs are sensitive to radiation, treating lung cancer can be challenging. What's the current standard of care for the management of inoperable non-small cell lung cancer, and how might proton therapy benefit patients with this condition? How does the efficacy of proton therapy for lung cancer compare to other therapies?

Ramesh Rengan, MD, PhD, assistant professor of radiation oncology at Penn Medicine, evaluates the potential of proton therapy for lung cancer. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: August 24, 2009 | Length: 13 min

Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:16:00 -0400

What advantages are there to using proton therapy to treat brain tumors? Is proton therapy most effective when used alone or when it is integrated with conventional radiation therapy? What patients might benefit the most from proton therapy for treating their brain tumors?

Robert Lustig, MD, professor of clinical radiation oncology and director of clinical operations in the department of radiation oncology at Penn Medicine, describes this exciting new therapy. Hosted by Dr. Lee Freedman.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: January 4, 2010 | Length: 13 min

The Role of Proton Therapy for Primary Bone Cancer and Spinal Metastasis

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:22:00 -0400

What are the limitations of conventional treatment for primary bone cancer and spinal metastasis? How can proton therapy be particularly beneficial for treating primary bone tumors, which are found more often in pediatric patients? And what role can proton therapy play for patients with spinal metastasis?

Michelle Alonso-Basanta, MD, PhD, the Helene Blum Assistant Professor in the department of radiation oncology at Penn Medicine, discusses some of the advantages of proton therapy, including precise targeting and reduced toxicity. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: September 27, 2009 | Length: 13 min

The Gamma Knife – More Precise and Safer Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 May 2008 09:37:00 -0400

John Y.K. Lee, MD discusses the Gamma Knife radiosurgery – what it is, how it works, and how it is bringing better and safer treatment for brain tumors and other neurologic disorders to our patients.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: May 26, 2008 | Length: 13 min

Implementing Proton Therapy for Cancer Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 5 May 2008 10:58:00 -0400

Steve Hahn, MD, professor and chair of radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, details advances in our understanding of proton therapy. This innovative cancer treatment could be of great benefit to patients, but, Dr. Hahn cautions, we're still in the early stages of development. Current research must be conducted with the utmost precision.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: May 5, 2008 | Length: 13 min