Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Radiation therapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of many childhood cancers. Precise delivery of RT is important for minimizing dose to critical structures and reducing late toxicity. However, young children often struggle with the need to remain still in the treatment room for sessions lasting up to 45 minutes, leading to frequent use of daily anesthesia over the treatment course. Though anesthesia utilization rates vary, up to 50% of children aged 7 to 8 are reported to require anesthesia during treatment, with rates potentially higher in limited settings.
Recommended Citation
Muddle, Johnathan, "Radiation Therapy Without Anesthesia for a 7-Month-Old Child Using Audio-Visual Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiation Therapy (AVATAR)" (2026). Faculty Publications - College of Nursing. 52.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/sn_fac/52
Comments
Originally published in Andrada Turcas, Agnes Ewongwo, Lawrie Skinner, Oana Diaconu, Vlad Coltea, Andrada Marosan, Larisa Gheorghica, Anca Vancea, Crina Aczberger, Elena Savu, Emilia Mihut, Jonathan Muddle, Billy W. Loo, Larry Frye, Sarah S. Donaldson, Susan M. Hiniker, Radiation Therapy Without Anesthesia for a 7-Month-Old Child Using Audio-Visual Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiation Therapy (AVATAR), Advances in Radiation Oncology, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2026, 102002, ISSN 2452-1094, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adro.2026.102002.