ABPS Radiation Oncology case studies
ABPS Radiation Oncology · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ABPS Radiation Oncology credential is a board certification offered by the American Board of Physician Specialties for physicians who have completed radiation oncology training and want board certification through that board rather than through the ABR. It is aimed at practicing radiation oncologists and graduating residents who intend to deliver and supervise radiotherapy across the full clinical spectrum, from definitive multidisciplinary management to palliation. The ABPS Radiation Oncology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,064 words.
1Postoperative Radiotherapy in Endometrial Cancer with Comorbidities
A 68-year-old woman with FIGO stage IB grade 2 endometrioid adenocarcinoma underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection. Final pathology shows 60% myometrial invasion, no lymphovascular space invasion, and negative nodes (0/12).
405 words, about 2 min2Radiation Biology: Fractionation in Head and Neck Cancer
A 55-year-old man with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil (T3N2bM0, HPV-negative) is being considered for definitive chemoradiotherapy. The tumor measures 4.5 cm and has invaded the base of tongue.
373 words, about 2 min3Physics and Dosimetry: Inhomogeneity Correction in Lung SBRT
A 72-year-old woman with a 2.5 cm peripheral lung metastasis from breast cancer is being planned for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). The planning CT shows the tumor abutting the chest wall but not the mediastinum.
372 words, about 2 min4Brachytherapy and Radionuclide Therapy: Strontium-89 for Bone Metastases
A 65-year-old man with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer has multiple painful osteoblastic bone metastases in the spine and pelvis. He has been on docetaxel and enzalutamide but has progression.
450 words, about 2 min5Palliative Radiotherapy and Oncologic Emergencies: Malignant Spinal Cord Compression
A 60-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer presents with new-onset back pain and progressive lower extremity weakness over 48 hours. She has a known history of bone metastases.
464 words, about 2 min