Publications by authors named "Ami Takano"
Article Synopsis
- Brachytherapy is a targeted radiation therapy directly applied to tumors, offering better local control compared to external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), but is usually more invasive.
- Patients receiving brachytherapy for head and neck cancers face significant challenges, including physical issues, nutritional needs, and pain management.
- The article aims to educate radiation oncologists and nurses on nursing care for patients undergoing high-dose rate interstitial brachytherapy (ISBT) due to the lack of existing resources on this topic.
