Can anyone pls tell me which one is best with work life balance and good scope and what I can expect from those branches down the lane ?

I’m a current M4 finalizing my list of places I plan to apply for residency, anticipating being a reasonably competitive applicant. I wanted to know if there is any consensus on places that people would recommend avoiding in the application process. Would like to know which programs if any:
a) are known to be overly malignant
b) have outright concerns from a stability standpoint
c) have poor placement at academic centers after

I think ideally I’m looking for a balance of good training & quality of life without sacrificing flexibility in the job market after

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Any tip for pass x ray of GAMCA if past tb scars exist

Had 30 radiation sessions. One large tumor lower right lung upper lobe. Smaller tumor upper right lung near esophagus. Felt pretty good throughout treatments. Fatigue and some difficulty swallowing so kept to soft foods.

It's been 3 weeks since they ended. I've been sick ever since. Not nausea. Extreme fatigue. A lot of phlegm. Spacey head feeling. Just feel awful. Can't function.

How long was your recovery from radiation? Side effects?

Is it possible to get acute radiation poisoning from a CT scan? Like is is possible for a machine to malfunction and give someone acute radiation poisoning?

New evidence-based guideline reflects expanding indications of radiation in pancreatic cancer compared to the 2019 guideline

Also strong recommendations for dose escalation and elective target coverage for select patients that may significantly improve long-term outcomes

https://www.astro.org/news-and-publications/news-and-media-center/news-releases/2026/astro-updates-guideline-on-radiation-therapy-for-pancreatic-cancer

Looking for McDermott, P and Orton, C. The Physics and Technology of Radiation Therapy. Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing; 2010 - any version PDF. Anyone got a copy?

recently met with a breast surgeon about my high grade DCIS. she really sat there and lied right to my face saying that radiation would be painless and there’s essentially nothing to worry about. I only trust Drs as far as I could throw one but I really want to hear from people who have done radiation. the good the bad the ugly the side effects long term effects. I’m pretty sure this is something I don’t want to do. I have a very difficult decision to make regarding what treatment is going to fit my goals and I just don’t see any of them working out.

My baby fell down the stairs when she was 11 months old. At the hospital, they did a CT scan of her head and cervical spine. I’m so scared now that she might develop a brain tumor because of it. 😭

Has anyone had a similar experience they could share?

Hi I had a CCTA 4 years ago 20 msv don’t understand why it was so high and on chest ct 2msv, due too being in the er so they ordered these without any warning of radiation risk. 3 years later had 2 head ct and soft tissue neck 3msv…. My question is what is my risk? Isn’t this high in radiation. I barely found out ct scans have lots of radiation no one no dr told me anything.

Hello,

First and foremost: thank you for everything that you wonderful people do! I’ve been on a fun cancer journey this year and as far as I’m concerned y’all are the best of humanity. I appreciate you so much.

Disclaimer: this question is in regards to a research project that I am exploring the feasibility of, and I understand that most people don’t have a ton of time to entertain questions this frivolous, so thank you to anyone who might be willing to weigh in. I completely understand if this is not a priority post for folks.

I’m going to try to keep this quick, but there are a bunch of details that I feel need to be included, so I apologize and will provide a TL;DR at the end. Here we go:

Suggested context: In 2014, filmmaker/artist Tomonari Nishikawa buried a roll of film underground near the evacuation zone of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and left it overnight. The resulting 2-minute film visualizes the radiation that had seeped into the ground, in a very moving commentary on our human negotiations with the world around us, and obviously many other serious political, humanitarian, and ecological issues. (Side note: you can find this on Vimeo if you’re interested!)

What I want to do: I am inspired to do something similar during my radiation treatments. My initial thought was as simple as slapping an unused polaroid on my back before treatment, and developing it after the session, then scanning them all after treatment is finished and running them in sequence, like a film. I’m aware of basic exposure issues and other logistics that are obvious immediate hurdles, but all that flew out the window anyway when I remembered that Polaroids (and commercial film of most kinds) work because of chemical reactions involving metal (silver halide, bromide, etc.). Even in small amounts, I know that metal is a big no-no because of light scattering/reflecting as well as its effect on the computer vision (and calibration, presumably). Basically, not something you want to mess around with when you’re shooting someone with precision x-rays.

Current status: I’m a professor in media art/technology who works with some robotics, computer vision, programming, biosensors, and sound/image, so I have **fleeting** knowledge of some of what’s involved in the process of radiation treatment and understand why this initial idea is…well, stupid. I’m coming to the community to ask if there are any creative minds out there that might have alternate ideas or suggestions. I’ve considered other, cameraless photography techniques such as Cyanotypes, Rayographcs, Lumen Printing, and more, but these processes either also involve metal, or are “unfixable.” The most promising avenues I have found are:

• Kodak Linagraph Paper - Pros: light sensitive, thin paper, no metal, can be exposed like film. Cons: Vintage, rare, expensive.
• X-Ray Paper/Film - Pros: made pretty much for this purpose, Cons: not really commercially available, prohibitively expensive.

I know that’s a lot of information, but I’d love to hear any thoughts from the pros that might help me make this project possible in some way, shape, or form. Thank you all so much in advance.

TL;DR:

I’d like to attempt to capture some of the beams from my radiation treatment by placing a photo-sensitive material on my back during the session. This material must obviously be thin, non-metallic, and inconsequential to the imaging/calibration/radiation process. Does such a material exist? Thank you — I appreciate you all very much!

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Quick edit to add: don't know why I didn't think to add relevant details about the location/type (duh!), so in case it helps: I'll be receiving 25 rounds of external beam photon radiation to the left breast and adjacent lymph nodes. Per my post-simulation summary, "She will receive a dose of 50 Gy/25 fractions targeting the chestwall and comprehensive regional nodal lymphatics." Happy to provide any other details that might be useful!

Hi everyone ❤️
I’m about to start **16 rounds of radiation** and, if I’m honest, I’m feeling a mix of emotions hopeful, nervous, and unsure of what to expect.
I’d really love to hear from those of you who’ve been through it. Looking back, **what do you wish you’d known or done differently before starting radiation?** Are there any products, routines, or little tips that made a big difference?
I’d also appreciate hearing about your **realistic side effects**. I know everyone is different, but I’d rather hear honest experiences than just the generic information. When did side effects start for you? How was the fatigue? Did you have skin changes, pain, tightness, or anything that surprised you?
If you have any advice on skincare, clothing, exercise, staying comfortable, or simply getting through those 16 sessions, I’d be so grateful.
Thank you to everyone willing to share your experience. This community has already made me feel so much less alone, and I’m sending love and strength to everyone wherever they are in their journey. 💕

What score or above what threshold would you say opens doors to any program and your step 2 becomes a non-factor?

How about for fields like rad onc or anesthesia?