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ArticleTechnical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology2026

Improving the experience of male patients receiving radiotherapy to the proximal lower limb (thigh) by using an innovative positioning device, "ting-sling".

Rosemary Muk Ting, Elliott Hastings, Shane Zaidi, Aisha Miah, Claire Surji, Mandy Humphreys, Helen Taylor, Rita Simoes, Helen McNair

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Article in Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rosemary Muk TingRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Elliott HastingsRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Shane ZaidiRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Aisha MiahRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Claire SurjiRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Mandy HumphreysRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Helen TaylorRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Rita SimoesRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Helen McNairRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

A positioning device, the "Ting-Sling", was created to move the external genitalia away from the treatment field and improve the experience of patients with sarcoma cancer. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to evaluate the patient and RTT experience, positioning and modesty. Descriptive feedback was also collected. Ninety-eight percent of the patients and 87% of the RTTs, rated the Ting-Sling, as good or excellent. Patient satisfaction was high in dressing the external genitalia and preserving their modesty when receiving radiotherapy to the proximal lower limb (thigh).

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Genital dressingPatient experiencePositioningRadiotherapySarcoma

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PMCPMC13330572

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