Brachytherapy

Official Twitter handle for Brachytherapy

[Dr Kanika Sharma NH @DrKanikaSharma5]

Soft tissue sarcoma typically requires a multifaceted approach to treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Brachytherapy, a specialized type of radiation therapy, has gained prominence for its precision in targeting cancerous cells while sparing healthy tissue.

The successful procedure follows a rigorous protocol, beginning with accurate diagnosis and evaluation, meticulous treatment planning, and the precise implantation of radioactive sources into the tumor or tumor bed.

This procedure embodies the synergy of advanced medical technology, skilled healthcare professionals, and patient determination.

Brachytherapy, with its ability to deliver highly focused radiation, reduce collateral damage, and potentially shorten treatment duration, offers several advantages in treating soft tissue sarcoma.

Glimpse of a case STS (synovial sarcoma ) - implanted the post op bed in a dual plane implant with Dr Deepak (Oncosurgeon )and Dr Ram Badri (Plastic Surgeon)

#NarayanaHealth
#Meditwitter

[ESTRO @ESTRO_RT]

First results from the Tri-fraction #radiation #therapy used to minimize patient hospital trips (TRIUMPH-T) trial, published in Practical #radonc @ASTRO_org.
👉Itw w. @catherynyashar for major findings in the #brachytherapy corner of the #ESTRONewsletter: https://t.co/PSJ6CvCbXL

[Luis Moreno Sánchez @radioncoluis]

The American Brachytherapy Society and Indian Brachytherapy Society consensus statement for the establishment of high-dose-rate brachytherapy programs for gynecological malignancies in low- and middle-income countries.
https://t.co/XPDlMVXFKX

[Ashwini Budrukkar @AshwiniBudrukar]

Happy to share our RCT comparing IMRT alone Vs IMRT+ Brachytherapy for T1-T2N0M0 oropharyngeal cancers.
Brachytherapy results in a significant reduction of xerostomia!
Thank you @RadOncTMC, @TataMemorial
for all the support and the entire team for the efforts over a decade!!

[ArjitBaghwala @ArjitB_medphys]

QA your applicators #medphys 🙂 Also a plug to read the recently published paper by the amazing @PhysicsJess on QA your ring applicator.... @AmericanBrachy @aapmHQ @MedphysCA @BrandonLi_phys @titaniumsophie #brachytherapy @VarianMedSys

[Brachytherapy @BrachyJournal]

Workflow optimization of brachytherapy-based very accelerated partial breast irradiation: https://t.co/H8pchSHgwU

[Brachytherapy @BrachyJournal]

July/August edition now available #brachytherapy: https://t.co/siXrCgPCio

[Brachytherapy @BrachyJournal]

3D printing in brachytherapy: A systematic review of gynecological applications @KamravaMD ; https://t.co/StDdupTU6h

[IGCS @IGCSociety]

IGCS has joined a consortium with several specialized organizations to formalize & strengthen radiotherapy education & training for gynecologic #RadiationOncology specialists in LMICs. Read more: https://t.co/kVniYzmwzO
@aapmHQ @AmericanBrachy @ASTRO_org @ESTRO_RT #brachytherapy

[American Brachy @AmericanBrachy]

Mark your calendars for August 8 at 12 PM ET and get ready for a webinar that will shape your future in the field of #MedPhys. https://t.co/Ip15FOf2ue #Physics #ThisisBrachytherapy #MedicalPhysicsResidency

[ESTRO @ESTRO_RT]

Highlights of the #brachytherapy track at ESTRO 2023! Discover the centralisation debate results, advancements in #AI and treatment planning, EMBRACE and BIOEMBRACE studies, and more.
👉Report from a medical physicist's perspective: https://t.co/0VpGmdretP
#ESTRO23 #medphys

[Bradley Pieters @PietersBradley]

A link to a very nice video about 3D printing of a #Brachytherapy mold in the article, that is also demonstrated in the @ESTRO_RT Comprehensive and Practical Brachytherapy course.

[Lindsey McAlarnen, MD, FACOG @LAMcAlarnenMD]

Sharing our data on #VTE from 10 yrs of #inpatient #gyn #brachytherapy
This population needs to be considered in #thromboprophylaxis guidelines @SGO_org @ASCO @AmericanBrachy @BrachyJournal
https://t.co/pIPizhTisU

@CSmallMD @LaurenTostrud @DrMeenaBedi @BethEri81895034

[American Brachy @AmericanBrachy]

Introducing the #ABSBrachy23 Social Media Champions! Be sure to follow these amazing doctors during #ABSBrachy23 in Vancouver.
@KamravaMD
@NeilTaunkMD
@RadOncMom
@brettcoxmd
@AndrewFarach
@LaurenAndring
@Naghavi_MD
@MAgarwalMD1
#ThisIsBrachytherapy

[Brett Cox, MD @brettcoxmd]

It’s go time!

[Andrew Farach, MD @AndrewFarach]

#ABSBrachy23 kicking off with the brachytherapy education workshop. Great perspectives from our @AmericanBrachy #300in10 fellows @LaurenAndring @j_cantalino and @jaycshiao on their amazing experiences! @daniel_petereit

[DrKamrava @KamravaMD]

@Sushilberiwal @NeilTaunkMD @AmericanBrachy This week #ABSBrachy23 @AmericanBrachy plenary w long term 1 vs 2 fx HDR mono. Very relevant question now given LDR data from 0232. Also new insights on HDR mono for Unfav IR from @BrachyJournal:
https://t.co/GHVcoR7pEZ

[DrKamrava @KamravaMD]

Dosimetric and workflow impact of synthetic-MRI use in prostate high-dose-rate brachytherapy https://t.co/RIQvrrtjeZ
Wow, how brilliant! A major time/money saver and allow MR contours. @abhiAsolanki @AmericanBrachy @marisakollmeier @johndavid_JDMD @AndrewFarach @SJFrankMD