<p>Dr. Chirag Shah is a radiation oncologist and director of breast radiation and clinical research in the department of radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. His primary research interests are breast cancer, sarcoma, and innovative radiation treatment schedules, as well as lymphedema. He has participated in numerous clinical trials. </p><p>Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Shah explain: </p><ul>
<li>the difference between hypofractionated radiation schedules and older, longer radiation schedules, as well as why accelerated schedules were created </li>
<li>the benefits and possible risks of a hypofractionated radiation schedule </li>
<li>how to advocate for yourself if your radiation oncologist doesn’t recommend a hypofractionated schedule</li>
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Dr. Chirag Shah is a radiation oncologist and director of breast radiation and clinical research in the department of radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. His primary research interests are breast cancer, sarcoma, and innovative radiation treatment schedules, as well as lymphedema. He has participated in numerous clinical trials. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Shah explain: the difference between hypofractionated radiation schedules and older, longer radiation schedules, as well as why accelerated schedules were created the benefits and possible risks of a hypofractionated radiation schedule how to advocate for yourself if your radiation oncologist doesn’t recommend a hypofractionated schedule

Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy

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Covering everything from the latest breast cancer treatments to the rising costs of care to what it’s like to be diagnosed when you’re pregnant, The Breastcancer.org Podcast explores all things breast cancer. Join host and veteran science reporter Jamie DePolo as she talks to world-renowned oncologists, breast cancer advocates, and everyday people affected by breast cancer. Guests have included oncologists Hope Rugo, Dennis Slamon, and Eleonora Teplinsky, as well as advocates from METAvivor, Breast Cancer Action, SHARE, and GRASP. The Breastcancer.org Podcast is produced by Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Learn more about breast cancer and join our community at www.breastcancer.org.

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New episodes publish every Tuesday at 5 a.m. ET. Covering everything from the latest breast cancer treatments to the rising costs of care to what it’s like to be diagnosed when you’re pregnant, The Breastcancer.org Podcast explores all things breast cancer. Join host and veteran science reporter Jamie DePolo as she talks to world-renowned oncologists, breast cancer advocates, and everyday people affected by breast cancer. Guests have included oncologists Hope Rugo, Dennis Slamon, and Eleonora Teplinsky, as well as advocates from METAvivor, Breast Cancer Action, SHARE, and GRASP. The Breastcancer.org Podcast is produced by Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Learn more about breast cancer and join our community at www.breastcancer.org.

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