A retrospective evaluation of inter-fraction motion in prostate cancer patients with involved nodes receiving prostate and pelvic ± para-aortic nodal irradiation.

Introduction: The inter-fraction motion of pelvic ± para-aortic (PA) nodal volumes in prostate cancer patients with involved nodes is yet to be quantified and the optimal IGRT strategy for these patients is currently unknown.

Methods: A single-centre retrospective evaluation was performed investigating inter-fraction motion in the prostate and involved nodal volumes of patients receiving pelvic ± PA nodal irradiation. Patients were selected for inclusion if they; were undergoing prostate + pelvic node +/- PA node radiation for prostate cancer with involved lymph nodes and had received daily online CBCT scans.

The management of sexual dysfunction resulting from radiotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer: A comparison of uro-oncology practice according to disease stage.

Objectives: To establish current uro-oncology practice in the management of sexual dysfunction (SD) following radiotherapy (RT) and/or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat prostate cancer. To identify differences in approach to the management of SD according to disease stage.

Subjects And Methods: A 14-question mixed methods survey was designed to assess the current UK practice.

A systematic approach for providing concrete services and discharge planning based on using information handouts.

While information handouts are commonly used in healthcare education, this paper is about social workers systematically developing and using them to provide timely, efficient, and ultimately better patient care for concrete services and discharge planning. How to identify topics and suggestions for composing user-friendly handouts are discussed. Many clinical uses for handouts are considered including: engaging, assessing, and empowering patients, groups, and families.