In this video, medical oncologist Dr. Mark Scholz compares two radiation therapy techniques: IntensityModulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). Dr. Scholz explains each method's differences, benefits, and potential drawbacks. He also shares an assay that can predict radiation side effects, also known as toxicity.

0:28 | What is SBRT & what is IMRT?

2:28 | Does IMRT's treatment schedule offer any benefits over SBRT's?

3:30 | Is there a way to tell if you're more predisposed to benefit from IMRT?

4:58 | Can diagnostic tests predict a patient's risk of having side effects?

5:00 | Are there currently any trials showing an advantage of IMRT over SBRT or vice versa?

5:41 | Do IMRT and SBRT have different side effect profiles?

6:00 | Are diagnostic tests usually covered by Medicare?

6:24 | What would be the next step after finding out that radiation toxicity could be a problem?



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