The #Prostate is about the size of a walnut.... but when it comes to #Cancer, that little gland can cause big problems!
Good thing #radiotherapy can target it with sub-millimetre accuracy!
#radbudd#Oncology
We're developing an online website with #radiotherapy quizzes, labelled CT anatomy images, and much more. We need your help to make it better.
The first 20 students to sign up for early access will get a lifetime FREE membership!π
Drop "COOKIEπͺ" on the comments to get started
#DIBH = Deep Inspiration Breath Hold.
Why do we use it?
Because when patients take a deep breath and hold it, their lungs expand and the heart moves away from the chest wall reducing the dose to the heart during left breast #radiotherapy.
#Radbudd#cancer#BreastCancer#Oncology
Ever wondered why Radiotherapy patients have tiny tattoo marks? π€
They help ensure precise, repeatable treatment every single session.
Small mark. BIG ACCURACY!
#radbudd#radiotherapy#Cancer#oncology
Struggling to remember radiation beam interactions? β’οΈ Quick tip:
πΉ Photoelectric Effect β Low energy, absorbs completely πΈ
πΉ Compton Scattering β Medium energy, scatters like a party π
πΉ Pair Production β High energy, creates an electron-positron duo β‘
#radiotherapy
For all students out there: AI isnβt just transforming cancer treatment, itβs reshaping how we learn! π§ π―
From auto-contouring to adaptive planning, AI tools can help us visualise, simulate, and understand radiotherapy like never before. #radiotherapy
https://t.co/yJ1vX09ruM
We are busy building our website to take student Radiographers from beginners to exam-ready!
What's your biggest struggle you have in your Radiotherapy training? Comment below! π
#Radbudd#radiotherapy#Oncology#cancer#radiographers
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums out there! π
Especially the ones undergoing cancer treatment, showing strength beyond measure.
#radbudd#cancer#MothersDay#oncology
Did you know? π―
In Radiotherapy, isocenter accuracy is crucial to ensure the radiation dose targets the tumour while sparing healthy tissues.
Even a 1mm shift can impact treatment outcomes.
#radbudd#radiotherapy#oncology#medicaloncology
Did you know? In Radiotherapy the most common site treated is Prostate.π‘β¨
What other sites do you think are on the list?
#Radiotherapy#Oncology#cancer#prostate