Radiation Oncology Q&A: Dr. William Kennedy

Join us on 'Brain Tumor Talk' as we delve into the most commonly asked questions about radiation oncology, a key element of comprehensive cancer treatment, alongside surgery and chemotherapy. In this episode, Dr. William Kennedy, a distinguished radiation oncologist at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, explores the role of radiation therapy in managing brain tumors.
Dr. Kennedy explains the science behind radiation’s ability to destroy tumor DNA. He highlights how advanced precision technology targets and eliminates cancer cells and discusses the creation of personalized radiation plans that balance maximum tumor control while preserving vital brain functions. These insights make this episode essential for patients, caregivers, and those interested in the latest developments in cancer radiation therapy.
What to listen for:
1:40: High-level overview of radiation therapy
4:16: How long is radiation treatment?
7:41: Managing patients with claustrophobia
9:00: What’s a safe level of radiation?
11:33: Different delivery methods of radiation therapy
20:55: A typical timeline for radiation
23:22: Foregoing surgery for chemo and radiation only
28:25: What is a radiosensitizer?
30:23: Can a patient receive radiation multiple times?
33:50: Side effects to expect after radiation treatment
43:15: How does radiation affect healthy brain tissue?
48:05: Most exciting advancement in the radiation field
51:00: Dr. Kennedy’s rapid-fire Q&A
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[@aswin6797]

Thank you Dr Kennedy for this wonderful talk in a precise way.

[@ArmidaFlores-pj4ds]

Thank you for explaining brain necrosis and long tear effects . Great job as always 😊