Published December 2016
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Journal article
Exploring the Experiences of Left-Sided Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Using the Active Breathing Coordinator
- 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
- 2. Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Description
The Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) to induce breath hold during radiation therapy is used with the intent to reduce the risk of long-term, radiation-induced cardiovascular morbidity. Many studies have explored the dosimetric and toxicity benefits of using the device, but limited research has been done on the patient's perspective. The aim of this study was to explore the patient's experience using the ABC device and to evaluate the teaching provided.
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2016.08.004Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jmir.2016.08.004;
- PII
- S193986541630100X;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
- Journal Volume
- 47
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 323-328
- ISSN
- 1939-8654
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 51105271
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- DISEASE INCIDENCE; EDUCATION; HEALTH HAZARDS; MAMMARY GLANDS; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; RADIOTHERAPY; RESPIRATION; TOXICITY
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; DISEASES; GLANDS; HAZARDS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY
Optional Information
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2016 Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.