Interventional Oncology Service Development
Samdeep Mouli1, Jennifer C Baker1, Daniel B Brown1
1Department of Radiology and Radiologic Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
Abstract:
Interventional oncology is rapidly expanding its suite of oncologic therapies, providing unique proven therapeutic benefits. To grow a practice alongside other oncology specialties, knowledge of cancer fundamentals is required. Areas of interest include methods to assess disease stage, treatment toxicity, and response. Additionally, techniques to leverage opportunities and resources available at one's institution toward practice development and efficiency will be reviewed.
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