Radiation Therapy Without Anesthesia for a 7-Month-Old Child Using Audio-Visual Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiation Therapy (AVATAR)

Advances in Radiation Oncology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Andrada Turcas, Agnes N. Ewongwo, Lawrie Basil Skinner, Oana Diaconu, Vlad Coltea, Andrada Marosan, Larisa Gheorghica, Anca Vancea, Crina Aczberger, Elena Savu, Emilia Mihut, Jonathan Muddle
+4 more Billy W. Loo, Larry Frye, Sarah S. Donaldson, Susan M. Hiniker
DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2026.102002
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Abstract

Radiation therapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of many childhood cancers.1,2 Precise delivery of RT is important for minimizing dose to critical structures and reducing late toxicity.3,4 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.5,6 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.

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Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Music Therapy and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Advances in Radiation Oncology
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
102002–102002
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN