Radiation oncologists' attitudes and beliefs about intensity-modulated radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Bruce L JacobsMegan HammFlor de Abril CameronJose G Luiggi-HernandezDwight E HeronJeremy M KahnAmber E BarnatoPublished in: BMC health services research (2020)
In the absence of strong opinions about effectiveness, nonclinical factors influence the choice of radiation treatment. Despite a lack of consensus, most participants agreed SBRT may become a standard of care in the future.
Keyphrases
- radiation therapy
- prostate cancer
- radiation induced
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- palliative care
- systematic review
- radical prostatectomy
- mental health
- current status
- advanced cancer
- squamous cell carcinoma
- clinical practice
- pain management
- decision making
- health insurance
- affordable care act
- replacement therapy
- smoking cessation