Patient reported outcomes of slow, single arc rotation: Do we need rotating gantries?

Brendan WhelanMiriam WelgampolaLeigh McGarvieKuldeep MakhijaRobin M TurnerLois HollowayIlana FeainMichael JacksonMichael BartonPaul J Keall

Published in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2017)

Slow, single arc rotation in upright and lying orientations was well tolerated in this study. These results support the need for further studies into the clinical implementation of patient rotation, which could have a major impact on the practice and cost of radiotherapy.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
primary care
healthcare
early stage
quality improvement
case report
radiation therapy
radiation induced
rectal cancer