What is your approach for a PMRT patient that cannot tolerate prone or supine sim with necessary arm positioning?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
In terms of tolerating simulation following mastectomy, the most common issue I have faced is raising the arm. One option is to try a referral to breast therapy to assist with range of motion, cording as needed.
If the patient is still unable to raise arm needed for prone/supine, as needed, I have ...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I would discuss the option of referral for proton therapy with the patient. Ideally, the center would have a high level of experience in the delivery of proton therapy for breast cancer and pencil-beam scanning technology, which has potential advantages over aperture and compensator based proton the...
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Just curious how someone can use prone position to...