Glasgow, United Kingdom

ESTRO 2024

Session

Saturday
May 04
15:15 - 16:30
M1
The role of radiation therapists in cancer survivorship
Crystal Sulaiman, Switzerland;
Erica Bennett, Ireland
Acute side effect management is an essential part of the radiation therapist (RTT) role and many of us will only see the patient during their radiotherapy phase of treatment. However, the patient experience does not end there. This session focuses on how RTTs can contribute to the management of ongoing effects of treatment and positively influence the survivorship of cancer patients. With a holistic approach, the RTT is well-placed to address the psychological, physical, and sexual chronic side effects from therapies which can have a devastating impact on a patient’s quality of life. The RTT can lead the management of patients with multi-faceted needs and streamline the integration for multidisciplinary care. Each cancer diagnosis poses unique challenges and the RTTs in this session will share experiences and evidence-based practice on supporting patients within their defined speciality.
1460
Symposium
RTT
15:15 - 15:33
Sexual support and survivorship in prostate cancer
William Kinnaird, United Kingdom
15:33 - 15:51
Addressing late effects of head and neck cancer patients
Sabina Khan, United Kingdom
15:51 - 16:09
Survivorship and the role of the MDT in breast cancer rehabilitation post-radiotherapy
Karen Molan , Ireland
16:09 - 16:27
Rehabilitation after gynaecological radiotherapy
Aoife Jennings , Ireland