Jul 14, 2024, 05:28
Todd Scarbrough: How long will it take the radiation oncology to discuss ‘all options’ with the patient with prostate cancer
Todd Scarbrough, Radiation Oncologist at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, shared a post on X:
”A patient presents with unfavorable intermediate risk prostate cancer.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) lists 16 EBRT fraction options for this, 6 boost options (seeds, SBRT), SpaceOAR and proton options, also need to consider hormones (yes/no, oral or standard).
That’s 16x2x6x2x2x4=3072 different treatment iterations for this one presentation!
At the initial consult, how long will it take the radiation oncology to discuss ‘all options’ with the patient?”
Source: Todd Scarbrough/X
Aug 14, 2024, 03:41