Radiation Therapy and You

Hall, Sally; Westrich, Caren; Steinfeld, Aldo

doi:10.1148/radiology.174.2.472

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The effects of information and negative affect on severity of side effects from radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Kim

Roscoe

Morrow

2002

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A randomized clinical trial with 152 patients was conducted to examine the effects of an informational intervention on the severity of side effects resulting from radiation therapy for prostate cancer. We also examined negative affect both as a predictor and as an outcome variable. The informational intervention, given to patients at the first and fifth treatments, was based upon self-regulation theory and provided patients with specific, objective information about what to expect during their radiation treatments. Patients in the comparison group received general information at the same point in time. Negative affect was measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) prior to the intervention and at the last treatment. The severity of side effects for each individual was assessed at their last treatment. The results showed that patients in the informational intervention group reported significantly fewer problems with sleep and less fatigue (marginally significant) than those in the comparison group. Negative affect was not influenced by group assignment. Baseline negative affect was not related to symptom development, although the development of side effects was associated with an increase in negative mood. The results suggest that patients could benefit from increased knowledge about what to expect during their radiation treatments.

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The effects of information and negative affect on severity of side effects from radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Kim

Roscoe

Morrow

2002

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Appraising the Evidence for Avoiding Lotions or Topical Agents Prior to Radiation Therapy

Bieck

Phillips²

2010

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

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This project aimed to determine whether avoiding the use of lotions or topical agents for four hours prior to radiation therapy is supported by evidence. A comprehensive literature review, interviews with clinical experts, benchmarking with international cancer centers, and consultation with professional nursing organizations were conducted. Results showed limited evidence as well as variation in practice.

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The Optimization of Collimator Material and In Vivo Testing Dosimetry of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) on Radial Piercing Beam Port Kartini Nuclear Reactor by Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended (MCNPX) Simulation Method

Sardjono

Kusminarto²,

Wusko³

2018

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Radiation Therapy and You

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The effects of information and negative affect on severity of side effects from radiation therapy for prostate cancer

The effects of information and negative affect on severity of side effects from radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Appraising the Evidence for Avoiding Lotions or Topical Agents Prior to Radiation Therapy

The Optimization of Collimator Material and In Vivo Testing Dosimetry of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) on Radial Piercing Beam Port Kartini Nuclear Reactor by Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended (MCNPX) Simulation Method

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