M.D. This lecture will discuss recent and ongoing trials in treating prostate cancer. The rationale for hormone therapy with radiation, indications and contraindications for brachytherapy and the value of multidisciplinary team in diagnosis, staging and treatment will be discussed. Dr. Whipple is a Radiation Oncologist at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. IMRT has the potential to dramatically influence the outcome of radiation therapy treatments due to the potential for dose escalation and normal tissue sparing. Dr. Skwarchuk is a Physicist at UIHC and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at The University of Iowa.
BAT is appropriate for any organ that can be visualized by ultrasound.
By having the ability to reduce planning margins, increased dose can be given while decreasing the risk of complications. Ms. Smith is the Chief Therapist at the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer. This lecture will assist the Radiation Therapist to help relieve the patient s fear of radiation. We ll learn techniques to reduce their stress and anxiety, how to listen with empathy and understanding and how to be a positive and supportive perspective when interacting with our patients. Ms. Mote of Gale Mote Associates specializes in high performance work cultures, operations management and organizational development consulting.