Radiotherapy in Italian media: (mis)information, patients’ perception and medical career choices
This study highlights the importance of accurate media portrayal of RT to improve public understanding of its benefits. Collaboration between radiation oncologists and media can help disseminate positive outcomes and dispel harmful myths to ensure a balanced and informed perception of RT.
Authors
- Emma D’Ippolito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2899-6447)
- Vittorio Salvatore Menditti
- Paolo Gallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8292-1134)
- Francesca De Felice (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5119-8358)
- Angelo Sangiovanni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9996-9385)
- Antonio Piras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2361-9327)
- Isacco Desideri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9880-8387)
- Giuseppe Carlo Iorio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1390-4191)
- Luca D’Ambrosio
- Federico Gagliardi
- Luca Nicosia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0731-8041)
- Valerio Nardone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7347-0965)
- Luca Boldrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5631-1575)
- Dino Rubini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3807-0752)
- Viola Salvestrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9793-500X)
- Roberto Grassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3587-474X)
Institutions
- Policlinico Umberto I (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino (IT)
- Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi (IT)
- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- La radiologia medica
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-025-02159-9
- Primary Topic
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00