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I was told by a leader and pioneer in the radiotherapy space that he believed that in 10 years we would view radiation therapy like this, caveman technology wit
by iancmceachern 3y ago
I was told by a leader and pioneer in the radiotherapy space that he believed that in 10 years we would view radiation therapy like this, caveman technology with a big blunt hammer.
He believes biologics will take over.
If you dig into them, radiotherapy is largely archaic 60s and 70s technology other than a few shining g stars like Proton Therapy, etc.
Look at the gammaknife for God's sake:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiosurgery https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiosurgery
Even the big fancy new Cyberknife, etc. were all designed and architected decades ago and are relics of another age.
- euos 3y agoI always thought radio was less damaging overall. I had been a caregiver for a family member with cancer and I recall radiation was causing burns, nausea, fatigue - but chemo was 100x all that. Chemo accumulates over weeks (she had one session/week) - first month is "ok, we will make it through it". Then it becomes unbearable.
- iancmceachern 3y agoAgreed. I hope chemo gets replaced by biologics too