The Role of AI and Radiation Therapy in Oncology

The Role of AI and Radiation Therapy in Oncology | TARGET: Cancer Podcast | Ep. 58
In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Juneja and Dr. David Penberthy discuss the role of radiation in cancer care and its effectiveness. Dr. Penberthy explains the different types of radiation therapy and how they are used to treat various types of cancer. They also explore the potential of combining radiation with immunotherapy and the exciting advancements in the field, the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment and the need for ongoing research and innovation.
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00:00 Introduction
03:10 Definition of radiation
10:15 Different applications of radiation in cancer treatment
24:00 AI in healthcare
37:00 Proton therapy
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#cancertreatment #radiation #oncology
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- ABOUT DR DAVID PENBERTHY -
Dr David Penberthy is a medical doctor, a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive experience in various technologically sophisticated treatments, including Gamma Knife and linear accelerator-based radiosurgery, brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals. Currently holding the position of Program Director at the University of Virginia Department of Radiation Oncology, he also served as the President of ACCC from 2022 to 2023. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health. Additionally, he was a Partner and Past President at Virginia Radiation Oncology Associates, Inc., and served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center. His career also includes service in the US Navy as a Flight Surgeon with VF-101 in Oceana, Virginia. He possesses strong leadership and management skills, with a particular focus on new business development.
- ABOUT DR SANJAY JUNEJA -
Dr. Sanjay Juneja is a triple board-certified Hematologist & Medical Oncologist serving as Chief of Oncology Service at Baton Rouge General Hospital, a social & news media personality known as the 'TheOncDoc' with over half a million followers, and one of fifteen social media doctors participating in the Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Round Table Series for the White House.
He has been featured by The Washington Post as well as dozens of national podcasts and regional news channels (PBS, CBS, NBC, NPR), and has given keynote speeches and partnered with American Cancer Society, BeTheMatch, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Harvard University, Louisiana Department of Health and several others.
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