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GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community of gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers.
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
Everyone is welcome to join; I will be listening in to learn about Radiation Oncology! #gyncsm #GCchat #GenCSM #bcsm #crcsm #endcancer https://t.co/JC1LPOrBcM
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Our co-moderators are @womenofteal @btrfly12 #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @EMBOSU: Everyone is welcome to join; I will be listening in to learn about Radiation Oncology! #gyncsm #GCchat #GenCSM #bcsm #crcsm #endcancer https://t.co/JC1LPOrBcM
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community of gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers.
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Our health care moderators are @ShannonWestin @DrMarkham @journeycancer and our mental health moderator @DrBeckerSchutte #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Our co-moderators are @womenofteal @btrfly12 #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community of gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers.
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
We start out with 10 min of intro's - Please take a moment to introduce yourselves. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: We start out with 10 min of intro's - Please take a moment to introduce yourselves. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Christina Lizaso – passionate re: community engagement and cancer. I’ll be moderating as @gyncsm today. :) #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Our health care moderators are @ShannonWestin @DrMarkham @journeycancer and our mental health moderator @DrBeckerSchutte #gyncsm
Robin Martinez @RobinSmrtPtient
Hi, Robin here from SmartPatients. We partner with #gyncsm to discuss issues in more than 140 characters at a time. :-)
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Dee here! Dx #ovca Stage3B 2005, OC research advocate, blogger & co-moderator #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Our guest @subatomicdoc has been a #gyncsm community supporter and advisor from the beginning - his tweet sparked Dee and I to form #gyncsm.
Tobey @BRCAinfo
Hi 👋 everyone Hope everyone is well. I'll be mostly listening tonight #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm Good evening! Matt Katz, radiation oncologist in Massachusetts. Excited to be able to share about radiation oncology tonight #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Guest @subatomicdoc played a key role in developing cancer hashtags and is a champion for person-centered healthcare-TY for all u do #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
Hi to #gyncsm 6 weeks post treatment for grade 1 stage 3a endometrioid andenocarcinoma
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
Good evening, all! I'm Erica, Genetic Counselor at @MDAndersonNews with a focus on hereditary gyn cancers. Excited to listen & learn #gyncsm https://t.co/InXVSIoA1m
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
You can find @subatomicdoc at #radonc @Rad_Nation journal club and see his @ASCOPost blogs here: https://t.co/fRC7mMhWQB #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@RobinSmrtPtient Hi Robin - Great to see you. I invite others to join Smart Patients . Great platform for support, clinical trials #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@jillosopher so good to see you here :) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@BRCAinfo Hi there. Good to see you #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: You can find @subatomicdoc at #radonc @Rad_Nation journal club and see his @ASCOPost blogs here: You can find @subatomicdoc at #radonc @Rad_Nation journal club and see his @ASCOPost blogs here: https://t.co/fRC7mMhWQB #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Tweet w/ #radonc #jc in the nxt 2weeks to share your perspective on patient education needs in radiation onc https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: Guest @subatomicdoc played a key role in developing cancer hashtags and is a champion for person-centered healthcare-TY for all u do #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Thanks Christina! Excited to be able to join you, so glad to have seen #gyncsm grow and help lead the way on Twitter and @smart_patients!
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
RT @gyncsm: Tweet w/ #radonc #jc in the nxt 2weeks to share your perspective on patient education needs in radiation onc https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
Hello all. I'm Shereese in Maryland #gyncsm https://t.co/FAASkNZlxd
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
Hello to #gyncsm. John Novack here from Inspire, healthcare social network.
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@jillosopher Thanks for joining us tonight #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
If you prefer to listen only during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join just to let us know you are here. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@ShereesePubHlth Waving HI! #gyncsm
Heather Swift Morrison @heatherswifty
RT @gyncsm: Tweet w/ #radonc #jc in the nxt 2weeks to share your perspective on patient education needs in radiation onc https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: If you prefer to listen only during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join just to let us know you are here. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Pls continue intro's & welcomes - we'll start in w/ the "ground rules" :) #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Tweet w/ #radonc #jc in the nxt 2weeks to share your perspective on patient education needs in radiation onc https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@teaminspire Hi John, Thanks for being here. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy (TY author @subatomicdoc)
Tobey @BRCAinfo
@jillosopher Keep moving forward Healing thoughts 🙏 #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Learn more about risks/benefits: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy (TY author @subatomicdoc)
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
Peach Society is here thanks for inviting us! #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Today's chat is solely informational & not a substitute for speaking w/ a doctor who's familiar w/your medical needs & history. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@ShereesePubHlth @teaminspire - always great to tweet with you - thanks for your support #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Peach_Society So glad you are able to join us! #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@Peach_Society Thanks for making some noise for uterine/endometrial cancer! #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @gyncsm: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Learn more about risks/benefits: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy (TY author @subatomicdoc)
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Remember- Twitter is an open social network & posts are public.Use a DM to exchange email addresses/personal info #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
#gyncsm is not a forum for medical advice. Resources and referrals are provided solely for information and convenience.
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
#gyncsm community is here 2 support and inform survivors, health care providers & loved ones w/ gyn cancer interest
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@Peach_Society Welcome! Thanks for joining :-) #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
And welcome to all those “listening in”. You can always tweet us or email us with questions/comments after the chat is over. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
@womenofteal Thanks for always having a warm welcome. Right back to you Dee & the #gyncsm groupies 💕
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: And welcome to all those “listening in”. You can always tweet us or email us with questions/comments after the chat is over. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@ShereesePubHlth Hi Shereese #gyncsm
Smart Patients @smart_patients
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Thanks Christina! Excited to be able to join you, so glad to have seen #gyncsm grow and help lead the way on Twitter and @smart_patients!
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @RobinSmrtPtient Hi Robin and Dee! #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher Hello and thanks for joining! #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Thank you to all who have tweeted during the past month with the #gyncsm hashtag and RT'd about this chat. We appreciate it. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Tonight we will discuss Radiation Oncology with our guest @subatomicdoc #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: Thank you to all who have tweeted during the past month with the #gyncsm hashtag and RT'd about this chat. We appreciate it. #gyncsm
Robin Martinez @RobinSmrtPtient
@subatomicdoc Matt, can't wait to hear what you have to tell us! #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
We invite all our participants to share experiences and questions about radiation oncology as we chat. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc Hi Matt. Thanks so much for being our guest. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: We invite all our participants to share experiences and questions about radiation oncology as we chat. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @gyncsm: If you prefer to listen only during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join just to let us know you are here. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
I’m excited to learn tonight as I know a lot more about chemo and surgery for gyn cancers than about radiation therapy. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@RobinSmrtPtient Thanks, I'll do my best! It's nice to have a supportive crowd :-) #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
My mom had #radonc in '98 for breast cancer but I imagine things have changed. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal Dee, always a pleasure. thank you again for the opportunity to share about #radonc with the #gyncsm community
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
As moderator, I'll introduce new Topics with T1, T2... Pls include corresponding T# at front of answer -hard to remember but helpful #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Although I’ve never had radiation, support group friends have had Brachytherapy for endometrial cancer. I look forward to learning #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: https://t.co/6nvFYsZSOH
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: https://t.co/6nvFYsZSOH
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @gyncsm: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: https://t.co/6nvFYsZSOH
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Radiation is a 'black box' - even many doctors don't know much about it. I'll do my best to make it clearer #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Here comes Topic 1 (T1:)... #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: As moderator, I'll introduce new Topics with T1, T2... Pls include corresponding T# at front of answer -hard to remember but helpful #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Radiation is a 'black box' - even many doctors don't know much about it. I'll do my best to make it clearer #gyncsm
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
RT @gyncsm: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: See this link for a listing of all the #gyncsm topic questions that will be coming up: https://t.co/6nvFYsZSOH
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
T1: What is radiation oncology? How does it work to treat cancer? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 yes, it's changed some but for breast still very similar #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: T1: T1: What is radiation oncology? How does it work to treat cancer? #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T1: What is radiation oncology? How does it work to treat cancer? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: T1: T1: What is radiation oncology? How does it work to treat cancer? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. Radiation oncology is a field of medicine dedicated to the use of ionizing radiation to treat disease, mostly cancer. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. Ionizing radiation means it’s breaking chemical bonds in cells, which can lead to biologic effects. #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
I'm excited to learn about radiation therapy! I have a lot of women who ask questions about some of the discomforts. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. Radiation oncology is a field of medicine dedicated to the use of ionizing radiation to treat disease, mostly cancer. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. Radiation treatments are high-energy x-rays (or other particles) designed and focused within the body as cancer treatment #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. Ionizing radiation means it’s breaking chemical bonds in cells, which can lead to biologic effects. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. The purpose of radiation=damage cancer cells so they (a) stop growing and (b) die to either help cure cancer or relieve symptoms #gyncsm
NicNacPaddywack @nic_mclean
RT @abcdiagnosis:
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
#gyncsm https://t.co/Jw42oWJqkI
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. Radiation oncology is a field of medicine dedicated to the use of ionizing radiation to treat disease, mostly cancer. #gyncsm
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. The purpose of radiation=damage cancer cells so they (a) stop growing and (b) die to either help cure cancer or relieve symptoms #gyncsm
Elad Sharon @EladSharonMD
RT @NCICancerStats: 5 yr survival for endometrial cancers diagnosed at localized stage (67% of total) is 95.3%. More facts here: https://t.co/NUPHaQ3JCc #GynCSM https://t.co/f6n0YTfdnW
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. The ‘classic’ way radiation injures cancer cells is through critical damage to DNA (genes). #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: #gyncsm https://t.co/Jw42oWJqkI
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal : It can also be done as definitive treatment if surgery not feasibl #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Sushilberiwal Please add #gyncsm to the end of your tweets so they show up in the Chat
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
@Sushilberiwal @womenofteal Thanks - be sure to include #gyncsm in your tweets so all can view along
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. The ‘classic’ way radiation injures cancer cells is through critical damage to DNA (genes). #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Sushilberiwal and thanks for joining us. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. The ‘classic’ way radiation injures cancer cells is through critical damage to DNA (genes). #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
@subatomicdoc @gyncsm Is radiation always the way to go, as a safety net? I've always wondered. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@subatomicdoc so how do normal cells get protected? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. The purpose of radiation=damage cancer cells so they (a) stop growing and (b) die to either help cure cancer or relieve symptoms #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@womenofteal https://t.co/qxaPkD8NMG
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T1. Radiation for gynecologic cancers fall into two categories: 1.External beam radiation (EBRT) 2.Brachytherapy (implant) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. Radiation for gynecologic cancers fall into two categories: 1.External beam radiation (EBRT) 2.Brachytherapy (implant) #gyncsm
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. Radiation oncology is a field of medicine dedicated to the use of ionizing radiation to treat disease, mostly cancer. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Good question RT @btrfly12: @subatomicdoc so how do normal cells get protected? #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Topic 2 (T2:) coming up... #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Normal cells are in the 'line of fire', so to speak. But it can tolerate radiation better, has system to handle injury #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
@subatomicdoc thank you for this chat. I have a question please. How come not all doctors recommend radiation therapy?#gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc @btrfly12 So the normal cell repair mechanism works better? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Radiation's effects are often like inflammation; our body deals with it in different ways but does remarkably well #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Radiation's effects are often like inflammation; our body deals with it in different ways but does remarkably well #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @BRCAinfo: @subatomicdoc thank you for this chat. I have a question please. How come not all doctors recommend radiation therapy?#gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@ShereesePubHlth @gyncsm No, not always. There's a risk/benefit as with any treatment. Need to discuss it with your doctors to determine how it helps #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
#gyncsm https://t.co/5TtNLvWEUQ
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @ShereesePubHlth @gyncsm No, not always. There's a risk/benefit as with any treatment. Need to discuss it with your doctors to determine how it helps #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T2: Which gynecologic cancers are treated with radiation therapy? Under what circumstances is radiation therapy recommended? #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Radiation's effects are often like inflammation; our body deals with it in different ways but does remarkably well #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: T2: T2: Which gynecologic cancers are treated with radiation therapy? Under what circumstances is radiation therapy recommended? #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @gyncsm: T2: T2: Which gynecologic cancers are treated with radiation therapy? Under what circumstances is radiation therapy recommended? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@BRCAinfo Hi Tobey - radiation isn't always necessary. Patients can always ask to see a #radonc doc but hopefully not always needed #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
We'll give Matt a moment to respond to the questions that have come up :) #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@BRCAinfo We'll discuss in T3 but not all #gyncsm diseases benefit from radiation, and often situational
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: #gyncsm https://t.co/5TtNLvWEUQ
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @BRCAinfo We'll discuss in T3 but not all #gyncsm diseases benefit from radiation, and often situational
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @BRCAinfo Hi Tobey - radiation isn't always necessary. Patients can always ask to see a #radonc doc but hopefully not always needed #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: T2: T2: Which gynecologic cancers are treated with radiation therapy? Under what circumstances is radiation therapy recommended? #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @BRCAinfo Hi Tobey - radiation isn't always necessary. Patients can always ask to see a #radonc doc but hopefully not always needed #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T2. Radiation therapy plays different roles for different gynecologic cancers. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T2. For ovarian cancer, there is little need for radiation in most cases. Large areas (abdomen and pelvis) too broad to treat #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@womenofteal @btrfly12 @subatomicdoc The technique of radiation therapy and recovery power of normal tissue help it recover#gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Radiation therapy plays different roles for different gynecologic cancers. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T2. Radiation often can be helpful in endometrial/uterine cancers. It may help lower the chance of recurrences after surgery. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T2. Postoperative radiation treatment is based upon the risk of some cancer cells left after surgery. #gyncsm
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. For ovarian cancer, there is little need for radiation in most cases. Large areas (abdomen and pelvis) too broad to treat #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
#gyncsm https://t.co/wHlS57Y86x
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Postoperative radiation treatment is based upon the risk of some cancer cells left after surgery. #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@gyncsm T2: cervix, endometrial , vagina and vulvar cancer #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Postoperative radiation treatment is based upon the risk of some cancer cells left after surgery. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
@subatomicdoc @gyncsm Makes sense now since of all the #gyncsm cancers this is the one I'm most familiar with. Thank you!
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Postoperative radiation treatment is based upon the risk of some cancer cells left after surgery. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. For ovarian cancer, there is little need for radiation in most cases. Large areas (abdomen and pelvis) too broad to treat #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@davidraben Hello sir! We're live in #gyncsm for chatting
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Radiation often can be helpful in endometrial/uterine cancers. It may help lower the chance of recurrences after surgery. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal The technique of radiation therapy and recovery power of normal tissue help it recover #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal: @gyncsm T2: @gyncsm T2: cervix, endometrial , vagina and vulvar cancer #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
I've recently heard of some with ovarian cancer getting radiation. Guessing has to do w/ their sub-type and other factors. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@BRCAinfo @gyncsm No problem! The use of radiation continues to be refined. Great if we can leave it out, helpful where we need it #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @Sushilberiwal: @gyncsm T2: @gyncsm T2: cervix, endometrial , vagina and vulvar cancer #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @BRCAinfo Is it under recommended in the US for low grade endometrioid? 😭 learning my ca less responsive to chemo I did. I did get brachy. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Topic 3 (T3:) coming up... https://t.co/6nvFYsZSOH #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
T2. For cervical cancer, radiation can help after surgery in selected cases. However, sometimes it can replace surgery too #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
T2. For cervical cancer that’s locally advanced, radiation and chemotherapy together can cure without surgery. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Me too- single implants MT @btrfly12: I've recently heard of some with ovarian cancer getting radiation. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: T2. For cervical cancer, radiation can help after surgery in selected cases. However, sometimes it can replace surgery too #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: T2. For cervical cancer that’s locally advanced, radiation and chemotherapy together can cure without surgery. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @BRCAinfo Hi Jill - depends but for minimally invasive, early stage disease it may not be necessary. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @jillosopher: @subatomicdoc @BRCAinfo Is it under recommended in the US for low grade endometrioid? 😭 learning my ca less responsive to chemo I did. I did get brachy. #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@womenofteal Advance radiation technique like 3D BRACHYTHERAPY and IMRT have help reduce side effects #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal: @womenofteal Advance radiation technique like 3D BRACHYTHERAPY and IMRT have help reduce side effects #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Sushilberiwal IMRT? #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: T2. For cervical cancer, radiation can help after surgery in selected cases. However, sometimes it can replace surgery too #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @BRCAinfo Often the 'benefit' of radiation in low grade endometrioid uterine cancers is based local recurrence, not survival, benefit #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @Sushilberiwal: @womenofteal Advance radiation technique like 3D BRACHYTHERAPY and IMRT have help reduce side effects #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @subatomicdoc: @jillosopher @BRCAinfo Often the 'benefit' of radiation in low grade endometrioid uterine cancers is based local recurrence, not survival, benefit #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
@subatomicdoc @womenofteal What about with Endometrial Cancer? #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @BRCAinfo Stage 3a. On support boards it seems U.K. and Australia uses rads more. Here chemo. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@Sushilberiwal @womenofteal True! Though external beam RT (EBRT) doesn't replace brachytherapy in some settings #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @jillosopher @BRCAinfo Often the 'benefit' of radiation in low grade endometrioid uterine cancers is based local recurrence, not survival, benefit #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @jillosopher @BRCAinfo Often the 'benefit' of radiation in low grade endometrioid uterine cancers is based local recurrence, not survival, benefit #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
T2. We’ve tried to use advanced external radiation to replace brachytherapy for cervical cancer, it just doesn’t work as well #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
T2. If chemotherapy and radiation are supposed to cure cervical cancer, see if brachytherapy is needed for cure #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @subatomicdoc: @jillosopher @BRCAinfo Often the 'benefit' of radiation in low grade endometrioid uterine cancers is based local recurrence, not survival, benefit #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @Sushilberiwal @womenofteal True! Though external beam RT (EBRT) doesn't replace brachytherapy in some settings #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @BRCAinfo There are regional/national variances. Different local 'norms' #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @BRCAinfo Thanks for the response! And though I'm stage 3a, it is minimally invasive. I just wonder why such diff btw other countries. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T3: What professionals are involved on the care team for radiation therapy? Who on your team did you find most helpful? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc @jillosopher @BRCAinfo Are there guidelines for rad therapies like for chemotherapy ? #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @jillosopher: @subatomicdoc @BRCAinfo Thanks for the response! And though I'm stage 3a, it is minimally invasive. I just wonder why such diff btw other countries. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @BRCAinfo I'm not sure. Some research is open to interpretation. And 3A has many questions. We're still learning #gyncsm
mary baker @mrsbreakfast
@subatomicdoc T2 #gyncsm is radiation ever used in recurrent cervical cancer that has been treated already w EBRT and Brachy?
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @jillosopher @BRCAinfo There are guidelines, but disease-specific. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@mrsbreakfast Let's ask @Sushilberiwal - he's the expert, I'm the generalist! #gyncsm
Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba
RT @gyncsm: T3: T3: What professionals are involved on the care team for radiation therapy? Who on your team did you find most helpful? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: T3: T3: What professionals are involved on the care team for radiation therapy? Who on your team did you find most helpful? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@mrsbreakfast @subatomicdoc Is there a limit to the doses of radiation you can have ? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
T2. Didn't mean to leave out rarer tumors. Vulvar, vaginal cancers often there's a benefit with radiation #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@subatomicdoc @mrsbreakfast If recurrence outside previous radiation field or recurrence after long duration #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T3. Radiation oncology is a multidisciplinary department. There are doctors, but we work closely with others. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: T2. Didn't mean to leave out rarer tumors. Vulvar, vaginal cancers often there's a benefit with radiation #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Do radiologist try to work closely with gyn/onc, pcp, other? Wondering if some onc's "pass women off" to the "black box"? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T3. To do our job well, radiation oncologists work closely with nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal: @subatomicdoc @mrsbreakfast If recurrence outside previous radiation field or recurrence after long duration #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm T3. Never forget importance of administrative staff, nutritionists and others but those are the folks in the department #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T3. To do our job well, radiation oncologists work closely with nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
dosimetrists? :) #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@Peach_Society @womenofteal See some of my other tweets - definitely a role in postoperative radiation. Usually external or brachytherapy rather than both #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@subatomicdoc @womenofteal Declining use of brachytherapy for gynecological cancer a concern in North America #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
i never would have thought about radiology working with physicists #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Yes, medical dosimetrists plan the treatments in the computer software with guidance from docs and physicists #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T3. To do our job well, radiation oncologists work closely with nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists. #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Yes, medical dosimetrists plan the treatments in the computer software with guidance from docs and physicists #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Yes, medical dosimetrists plan the treatments in the computer software with guidance from docs and physicists #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 It's like a virtual operating room - a lot of people the patient may not see. Only with radiation, no anesthesia :-) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @Sushilberiwal: @subatomicdoc @womenofteal Declining use of brachytherapy for gynecological cancer a concern in North America #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@Sushilberiwal concern because it just doesn't seem to have the same outcomes? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@temkins Absolutely. Brachytherapy is key part of cervical cancer and I refer patients to other #radonc docs for that part of treatment #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Sushilberiwal @subatomicdoc Why the decline? Radiation concerns? #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@Sushilberiwal @subatomicdoc @womenofteal Its use is in decline? Why? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 We are planing radiation doses within 5% accuracy for dose, within millimeters for location. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T3. To do our job well, radiation oncologists work closely with nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T3. Never forget importance of administrative staff, nutritionists and others but those are the folks in the department #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 A plan can look beautiful. But key with radiation = safety, reproducibility #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
WOW! RT @subatomicdoc @btrfly12 We are planing radiation doses within 5% accuracy for dose, within millimeters for location. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Topic 4a and 4b (T4a: T4b:) coming up... Thanks all for your questions and thanks Matt and Sushi! #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@jillosopher @subatomicdoc @womenofteal https://t.co/9DwYPPgIYZ
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T4a: What are the differences in radiation therapy types for gyn cancer - external, internal, etc.? #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@jillosopher @subatomicdoc @womenofteal https://t.co/YcNhaI5lbi
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @Sushilberiwal No, lack of enough experience with brachytherapy. Not an excuse, we can do better #gyncsm #radonc
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@temkins Yes! My rad onc and gyn onc were a team. That was reassuring to me. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
Accuracy AND precision #gyncsm #radonc https://t.co/CrZAc0STae https://t.co/nBDL70mnI9
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
RT @Sushilberiwal: Yes for cervical,vaginal and endometrial cancer #gyncsm https://t.co/eo2P7ue6QX
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Topic 4a and 4b (T4a: Topic 4a and 4b (T4a: T4b:) coming up... Thanks all for your questions and thanks Matt and Sushi! #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@Sushilberiwal @jillosopher @subatomicdoc Thanks for the links. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: T4a: T4a: What are the differences in radiation therapy types for gyn cancer - external, internal, etc.? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm External radiation is usually an x-ray (photon) treatment from about a meter away, aimed inside the body #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: T4a: T4a: What are the differences in radiation therapy types for gyn cancer - external, internal, etc.? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm External radiation is usually an x-ray (photon) treatment from about a meter away, aimed inside the body #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm brachytherapy means 'close treatment'. Goal = rapid dose drop-off within millimeters #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm brachytherapy means 'close treatment'. Goal = rapid dose drop-off within millimeters #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T4b: Patients/Survivors/Loved Ones: Were the questions you had about radiation therapy answered for you? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @Sushilberiwal: @jillosopher @subatomicdoc @womenofteal https://t.co/YcNhaI5lbi
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: T4b: Patients/Survivors/Loved Ones: T4b: Patients/Survivors/Loved Ones: Were the questions you had about radiation therapy answered for you? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: Accuracy AND precision #gyncsm #radonc https://t.co/CrZAc0STae https://t.co/nBDL70mnI9
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: T4b: Patients/Survivors/Loved Ones: T4b: Patients/Survivors/Loved Ones: Were the questions you had about radiation therapy answered for you? #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @subatomicdoc: Accuracy AND precision #gyncsm #radonc https://t.co/CrZAc0STae https://t.co/nBDL70mnI9
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Is guided radiation the same thing as brachytherapy? #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
Yes TYSVM 💕#gyncsm https://t.co/47Ghinq5F5
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm I'd love to hear more about this - I learn so much from people getting treated about what we miss, what we don't do right #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm I'd love to hear more about this - I learn so much from people getting treated about what we miss, what we don't do right #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 I haven't really used that term, guided. Image guided radiation is a way to give external beam radiation #gyncsm
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
@gyncsm T4b What are some of the most common side effects or risks of radiation treatment? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @gyncsm: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T5: What side-effects and risks are associated w/ pelvic radiation? What tips do you have for controlling side effects? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 We may use kilovoltage x-rays or CT scans on the treatment machine to ensure we're right on target for where radiation should be #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
@subatomicdoc @gyncsm Cancer therapy has come a long way & the team approach is wonderful. A cure would be wonderful 🙏 #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@womenofteal Example of advance technique https://t.co/cBVEBPFkQ6
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @EMBOSU: @gyncsm T4b What are some of the most common side effects or risks of radiation treatment? #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @gyncsm: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: You can provide feedback for Matt and others even after tonight's chat by using #radonc #jc - read more: https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm I'd love to hear more about this - I learn so much from people getting treated about what we miss, what we don't do right #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @gyncsm T4: what's the difference between proton and photon therapy? I hear latter has fewer side effects #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@EMBOSU @gyncsm Lots but mostly related short term to inflammation, long term to scarring/blood vessel issues #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Was going to ask this too RT @jillosopher: @subatomicdoc @gyncsm T4: what's the difference between proton and photon therapy? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@EMBOSU @gyncsm T4b Radiation's effects are limited to the area treated. Much more focused with brachytherapy than EBRT #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: T5: T5: What side-effects and risks are associated w/ pelvic radiation? What tips do you have for controlling side effects? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @EMBOSU @gyncsm T4b Radiation's effects are limited to the area treated. Much more focused with brachytherapy than EBRT #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@EMBOSU @gyncsm Sample for external beam #gyncsm https://t.co/2bp25twG0J
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm T4. Proton therapy is a highly sophisticated version of external beam radiation. Instead of x-rays (light particles) it's protons #gyncsm
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
RT @subatomicdoc: @EMBOSU @gyncsm Sample for external beam #gyncsm https://t.co/2bp25twG0J
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
#gyncsm https://t.co/7zWOA3gaq4
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
RT @subatomicdoc: @EMBOSU @gyncsm Sample for external beam #gyncsm https://t.co/2bp25twG0J
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm The dose drop-off is great. Advantage = possibly less toxicity. Disadvantage = may miss the cancer #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: Was going to ask this too RT @jillosopher: @subatomicdoc @gyncsm T4: Was going to ask this too RT @jillosopher: @subatomicdoc @gyncsm T4: what's the difference between proton and photon therapy? #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm T4. Proton therapy is a highly sophisticated version of external beam radiation. Instead of x-rays (light particles) it's protons #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm The dose drop-off is great. Advantage = possibly less toxicity. Disadvantage = may miss the cancer #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @womenofteal @gyncsm T4 proton therapy... light... mind blown. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc @jillosopher @gyncsm Is there a cost difference - cost of machine and per treatment ? #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Are palliative care folks trained in radiation side effect management they way they are for chemo? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @womenofteal @gyncsm Thus my moniker @subatomicdoc :-) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: Are palliative care folks trained in radiation side effect management they way they are for chemo? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm Roughly, protons cost double photons. No clear benefit in #gyncsm at this point, more research needed.
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
We're at our closing thought time but here's Topic 6 (T6:)... #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @womenofteal @jillosopher @gyncsm Roughly, protons cost double photons. No clear benefit in #gyncsm at this point, more research needed.
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
T6: What are some things a women can do to take care of herself during radiation treatments? Where can women learn more? #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@subatomicdoc @womenofteal @gyncsm Mind blown... always thinking... this my moniker. 😄 #gyncsm
Sushil @Sushilberiwal
@womenofteal @subatomicdoc @jillosopher @gyncsm T4: different form of radiation . Most gynecological cancers treated with photon. Proton may be for reradiation#gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@gyncsm Already! That was fast. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@temkins IMHO, not now for gynecologic cancer. I'd want it for many pediatric malignancies though #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: T6: T6: What are some things a women can do to take care of herself during radiation treatments? Where can women learn more? #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
There is a risk of later breast cancer with radiation for uterine/endometrial - yes? #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @womenofteal @gyncsm Yes, I have too much time on my hands thinking about this stuff #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
#gyncsm https://t.co/2hNlNYXfgH
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
#gyncsm https://t.co/JSGAMp6Wcw
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: There is a risk of later breast cancer with radiation for uterine/endometrial - yes? #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Resource via @womenofteal: NIH - Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer https://t.co/5YxeXEKtYC #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @harriseve:
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: Resource via @womenofteal: NIH - Radiation Therapy and You: Resource via @womenofteal: NIH - Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer https://t.co/5YxeXEKtYC #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: https://t.co/X9unYlK6WV #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@btrfly12 Breast ca from radiation tx for endometrial? Or is it similar risk factors?#gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: https://t.co/X9unYlK6WV #gyncsm
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
RT @btrfly12: Resource via @womenofteal: NIH - Radiation Therapy and You: Resource via @womenofteal: NIH - Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer https://t.co/5YxeXEKtYC #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @btrfly12: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: https://t.co/X9unYlK6WV #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
As we do wrap up, feel free to share any Today I Learned (TIL:) tweets #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 Both breast and endometrial cancer may be hormonally related. Only link I know is tamoxifen risk for increased endometrial CA #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Huge thanks to @subatomicdoc for being our guest and for your dedication to improving cancer care and health empowerment. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 Both breast and endometrial cancer may be hormonally related. Only link I know is tamoxifen risk for increased endometrial CA #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @btrfly12: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: @cancerdotnet also has radiation therapy resources for patients - one: https://t.co/X9unYlK6WV #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
@gyncsm @subatomicdoc Thank you!! #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@btrfly12 @CancerDotNet Also good radiation resources for #gyncsm From @ASTRO_org https://t.co/6SihHREjC8 Radiologyinfo https://t.co/NVjUwHAXJU
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Good pt MT @temkins @btrfly12 other folks can help too... Pelvic physical therapist or sexual health specialist #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 @CancerDotNet Also good radiation resources for #gyncsm From @ASTRO_org https://t.co/6SihHREjC8 Radiologyinfo https://t.co/NVjUwHAXJU
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
found this - Second Cancers After Endometrial Cancer via @AmericanCancer https://t.co/N4rUr5fwk0 #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: Huge thanks to @subatomicdoc for being our guest and for your dedication to improving cancer care and health empowerment. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm Thanks for having me - it's always a pleasure to share. I learn so much from your questions and insights #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
Yes. There is pelvic therapy - like physical therapy. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm Thank you @btrfly12 and @womenofteal for the invitation and for moderating #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
TIL : I have much to learn about how Radiation Therapy is used to treat gyn cancers. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@jillosopher @gyncsm My pleasure, thank you for joining us tonight! #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc So happy you could join us. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
#gyncsm - You're Invited: Pls tweet to #radonc #jc key questions patients want answered about radiation oncology. https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Thanks to everyone for today's discussion. Join our next chat, "What's on your mind? #gyncsm Open Mic Night", on Wed, July 12 at 9pmET.
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Thanks @temkins and @Sushilberiwal for joining us #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
TIL: So much more to learn and that radiation therapy involves computer technicians. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: #gyncsm - You're Invited: #gyncsm - You're Invited: Pls tweet to #radonc #jc key questions patients want answered about radiation oncology. https://t.co/EELjF5gUyr
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: Thanks to everyone for today's discussion. Join our next chat, "What's on your mind? #gyncsm Open Mic Night", on Wed, July 12 at 9pmET.
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal me too! #gyncsm
Erica Bednar @EMBOSU
TIL how to better understand/explain radiation treatments that I otherwise only read about in clinic notes! Thanks @subatomicdoc ! #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
It was great to see new several new chatter's tonight. Hope you'll be back. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @btrfly12: It was great to see new several new chatter's tonight. Hope you'll be back. #gyncsm
Tobey @BRCAinfo
RT @gyncsm: Thanks to everyone for today's discussion. Join our next chat, "What's on your mind? #gyncsm Open Mic Night", on Wed, July 12 at 9pmET.
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
@EMBOSU thanks for the care and time you put in for your patients :) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Grateful for my #gyncsm co-moderator @btrfly12
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
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GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Remember to tweet things of interest with hashtag #gyncsm to keep the conversation going between chats.
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@EMBOSU Thanks for joining in tonight. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
Patients and caregivers are invited to continue our discussion on the Smart Patients platform at https://t.co/dFCf1Mcahw #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Remember to check https://t.co/Df2f7Okp35 for a transcript of the chat and resources #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @gyncsm: Patients and caregivers are invited to continue our discussion on the Smart Patients platform at https://t.co/dFCf1Mcahw #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@EMBOSU My pleasure Erica - thanks so much for joining us tonight! #gyncsm
Jillosopher, BSN, RN @jillosopher
Goodnight #gyncsm I've got the next chat date in my calendar so I won't forget.
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: Grateful for my #gyncsm co-moderator @btrfly12
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
We'll post the transcript, links shared and other topic resources on the #gyncsm blog - so check back later.
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Though they couldn't join us 2nite Grateful for our #gyncsm co-moderators! @ShannonWestin @DrMarkham @journeycancer @DrBeckerSchutte
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
@jillosopher :) #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@jillosopher Great ! Looking forward to having you join us again. #gyncsm
Uterine Cancer Awareness Network @ucan2020
RT @gyncsm: Patients and caregivers are invited to continue our discussion on the Smart Patients platform at https://t.co/dFCf1Mcahw #gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
RT @Sushilberiwal: @womenofteal @btrfly12 @subatomicdoc The technique of radiation therapy and recovery power of normal tissue help it recover#gyncsm
Christina Lizaso @btrfly12
RT @subatomicdoc: @btrfly12 We are planing radiation doses within 5% accuracy for dose, within millimeters for location. #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc You're the best! Thanks for taking the time to be here with us. #gyncsm
patty spears @paspears88
RT @subatomicdoc: Accuracy AND precision #gyncsm #radonc https://t.co/CrZAc0STae https://t.co/nBDL70mnI9
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@Sushilberiwal Thank you so much for joining tonight! #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc Sharing your research in a presentation on using Twitter for support for my county Chronic Disease coalition on6/20 #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal Dee, it's always a pleasure joining you. I'm sorry I missed seeing you at #ASCO17 #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: @subatomicdoc Sharing your research in a presentation on using Twitter for support for my county Chronic Disease coalition on6/20 #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
@subatomicdoc We'll have to both try to attend in 2018! #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal Great! I'm in the middle of trying to update it. Slow going but I'll get there. Thank you! #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@womenofteal I am angling for it! #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@temkins Thanks for joining tonight! Great to have you at #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @gyncsm: Patients and caregivers are invited to continue our discussion on the Smart Patients platform at https://t.co/dFCf1Mcahw #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
Off to work on our blog post for this chat. Check https://t.co/5H9knoU2YH later. #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
@gyncsm @Peach_Society Thanks for sharing! We want to get professional/patient co-leaders to ensure radiation education is helpful, understandable #gyncsm
Dee Sparacio @womenofteal
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm @Peach_Society Thanks for sharing! We want to get professional/patient co-leaders to ensure radiation education is helpful, understandable #gyncsm
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @subatomicdoc: Accuracy AND precision #gyncsm #radonc https://t.co/CrZAc0STae https://t.co/nBDL70mnI9
Matthew Katz, MD 🟦 @subatomicdoc
RT @womenofteal: Off to work on our blog post for this chat. Check https://t.co/5H9knoU2YH later. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T1. The purpose of radiation=damage cancer cells so they (a) stop growing and (b) die to either help cure cancer or relieve symptoms #gyncsm
Inspire @InspireIsHealth
RT @womenofteal: Remember to check https://t.co/Df2f7Okp35 for a transcript of the chat and resources #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Radiation often can be helpful in endometrial/uterine cancers. It may help lower the chance of recurrences after surgery. #gyncsm
GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm
RT @subatomicdoc: @gyncsm T2. Postoperative radiation treatment is based upon the risk of some cancer cells left after surgery. #gyncsm
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