RADIOTERAPIA: tot ce trebuie să știi cu Dr. Ioana Făgețeanu

31 Aug 2026 · 93 min
Doctor Mihail

31 Aug 2026 · 93 min

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In this Romanian podcast episode, host Mihail Pautov interviews radiation oncology specialist Dr. Ioana Făgețeanu to demystify radiotherapy for patients and the general public. The conversation covers the basic principle of radiotherapy—using high‑energy ionising radiation to damage tumour DNA while sparing surrounding healthy tissue—and explains how modern linear accelerators, guided by CT/MRI imaging, allow precise, patient‑specific treatment plans. Dr. Făgețeanu contrasts today’s technology with older techniques that used simple geometric fields and caused skin burns, emphasizing that modern treatments rarely produce such side effects. She discusses common side effects (mainly fatigue), the importance of hydration, and reassures patients that they can continue daily activities such as driving and work. The episode details the full treatment workflow: multidisciplinary board, CT‑based simulation, tumour and organ‑at‑risk contouring, dose planning by medical physicists, quality‑assurance checks, and daily treatment sessions in a radiation bunker. Different radiotherapy modalities (external beam, brachytherapy, metabolic/radio‑isotope therapy) and their indications (cervical, anal, breast, prostate, head‑and‑neck, etc.) are described, along with the concepts of neo‑adjuvant, adjuvant and definitive radiotherapy. The host and Dr. Făgețeanu also address patient fears—radiation burns, radioactivity, and misinformation—highlighting the role of multidisciplinary tumor boards in guiding treatment decisions. Financial aspects in Romania are clarified: radiotherapy is fully covered by the National Health Insurance Fund in both public and private settings, with an estimated cost of about 20,000 lei per breast‑cancer course, though patients may incur ancillary costs (second opinions, extra labs). The discussion touches on the challenge of alternative herbal therapies, the need for physicians to understand patients’ complementary practices, and the importance of clear communication to prevent patients from abandoning evidence‑based treatment. The episode is sponsored by UniCredit Bank and aims to provide a safe, factual anchor for listeners facing cancer treatment decisions.

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