Vienna, Austria

ESTRO 2023

Session Item

Monday
May 15
15:00 - 16:15
Strauss 2
The possibility to improve patient care is endless. (Some) initiatives to integrate into radiotherapy departments of the future
Angela Botticella, France;
Pierre Montay-Gruel, Belgium
Modern medicine, and especially oncology, focuses more and more on the patient as an individual, both in terms of treatment and management of the quality of life. Despite all efforts done every day by caretakers, more initiatives can still be integrated into radiotherapy departments to improve patient care. This session aims at identifying some of these initiatives in the field of radiobiology, clinical research, treatment, and quality of life of cancer survivors. It will highlight several new aspects of patient care, including: benefiting from an active preclinical and clinical research, taking into consideration diversity and inclusion or survivor follow-up.  
Symposium
Young
15:54 - 16:12
Living on Fault Lines: Psycho-social issues in cancer survivorship
Amanda Kracen, Ireland
SP-0847

Abstract

Living on Fault Lines: Psycho-social issues in cancer survivorship
Authors:

Amanda Kracen1

1National College of Ireland, Psychology, Dublin, Ireland

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Abstract Text

Psycho-social issues in survivorship are critically important topics for cancer survivors and the professionals who work with them. Enhancing knowledge about patient challenges and opportunities can inform and empower healthcare professionals to feel more competent. Therefore, in this session, I will review facts and myths about survivorship from a psychosocial perspective. Drawing on current research, I will discuss phases of survivorship that people often navigate, while highlighting challenging periods of transition for survivors. Throughout this session, I will discuss strategies for how attendees can support their patients, while also nurturing their own well-being as a healthcare professional.