Modern radiation therapy for keratinocyte cancer: What the general practitioner needs to know.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Australian Journal of General Practice Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.31128/AJGP-02-24-7146

Andrew E Potter, Siddhartha Baxi, Bradley Wong

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Abstract

Background: Keratinocyte cancer (KC) in Australia poses a unique healthcare challenge due to its high prevalence and the requirement for multidisciplinary management of many cases. Advances in radiation therapy (RT) have increased its use in treating different keratinocyte cancer presentations. Understanding the indications for RT and the role that general practitioners (GPs) play in the treatment pathway are imperative to ensure best patient outcomes.

Objective: This review examined the efficacy, advances and treatment considerations of RT for the management of keratinocyte cancer, and role of the GP in the treatment pathway.

Discussion: Radiation therapy offers effective alternatives to, or adjuvants for, surgery in existing keratinocyte cancer treatments in appropriate cases. The evolving RT landscape necessitates GPs to be well informed for effective case identification, referral and management. This includes understanding RT advances, protocols, treatment reactions and managing patient expectations. Continuing education in this space is important for GPs to understand the suitability of RT for their patients.

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角质细胞癌的现代放射治疗：全科医生须知。

背景：在澳大利亚，角质细胞癌（KC）因其高发病率和对许多病例进行多学科管理的要求，给医疗保健带来了独特的挑战。放射治疗（RT）的进步增加了其在治疗不同表现的角质细胞癌中的应用。了解 RT 的适应症以及全科医生（GPs）在治疗过程中扮演的角色对于确保患者获得最佳治疗效果至关重要：本综述研究了RT治疗角质细胞癌的疗效、进展和治疗注意事项，以及全科医生在治疗过程中的作用：讨论：在现有的角质细胞癌治疗方法中，放射治疗可在适当的病例中有效替代或辅助手术治疗。面对不断发展的 RT 技术，全科医生有必要充分了解相关信息，以便有效识别、转诊和管理病例。这包括了解 RT 的进展、治疗方案、治疗反应和患者期望。该领域的继续教育对全科医生了解 RT 是否适合其患者非常重要。

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Australian Journal of General Practice Medicine-Family Practice

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

4.50%

发文量

284

期刊介绍： The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to peer review before they are accepted for publication.