Evaluating Radiotherapy's Role in Oral Cancer Treatment: NHS, UK Study

This research report investigates the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment, focusing on techniques used by the NHS, UK. The report identifies the concept of radiotherapy, its role in treating oral cancer, and evaluates specific radiotherapy techniques employed by the NHS. It also explores potential strategies to enhance the effectiveness of current treatments. The research employs a deductive approach, utilizing both primary (quantitative data collection through surveys) and secondary data (books, journals, and previously published research) to provide a comprehensive analysis. Ethical considerations, including data confidentiality and adherence to the BERA code of ethics and the Data Protection Act, are emphasized throughout the research process.

Research proposal
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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................3
RATIONALE...................................................................................................................................3
RESEARCH AIM............................................................................................................................4
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................4
RESEARCH QUESTIONS.............................................................................................................4
Primary...................................................................................................................................5
Secondary...............................................................................................................................5
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION.......................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
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INTRODUCTION
Radiotherapy is also termed as radiation therapy this is basically cancer treatment in which
use of excessive dosage of radiation is being used to destroy the cancer cells as well as to shrink
tumours. Furthermore, it has been analysed that radiation is mainly used in X rays to see inside a
person body (Lee and Tseng, 2020). Radiotherapy plays an important, as well as critical role in
the care action of oral cancer. In this, with the help of this therapy early-stage cancer can be
overcome with the help of combination of strategy. Along with this it has been analysed that this
therapy is mainly for mouth cancer which include sending high energy beings of practical which
helps in removing the tumour or destroying cancer cells. The present research report is
conducted on to identify the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment, for this certain aim and
objectives is being identified. Along with this research also include significant research approach
in which use of feasible research approaches is being outline.
SCOPE
Present research is having wider scope as it is conducted on the aim which is to identify
the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment. This research will analyse the importance of
radiotherapy in the treatment of oral cancer. With the help of this research medical practitioners
can get the understanding of the concept of radiotherapy. Along with this, this research is having
wider scope as it helps in determining the role of radiotherapy and techniques that has been
adopted by NHS, UK for treatment of oral cancer which is a leading organization in the United
Kingdom. In this with the help of determining this, techniques of radiotherapy that has been
implemented by them will benefit other organisations in the same sector. Furthermore, the
research is having potential scope as it helps in determining the strategy that will help NHS to
enhance effectiveness of their current treatment of oral cancer with the help of radiotherapy
strategies.
RATIONALE
The main rationale behind selecting the present topic which is to identify the role of
radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment is to determine the importance of this therapy to overcome
the issue of oral cancer. This research is rational as it identifies conduct in depth research of the
concept of radiotherapy along with their role in oral cancer treatment. In addition to this present
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research will also determine the techniques that has been adopted by one of the leading
organization NHS in order to provide treatment to patients those who are suffering from oral
cancer (Liu, Luo and Zhou, 2020). This will further benefit other companies in medical field in
the same sector to adopt the similar techniques to provide treatment to patients (Epstein, Epstein
and Smutzer, 2020). In addition to this present research is also rational as it will enhance
investigator current level of knowledge and skills in terms of having the understanding of the
concept of radiotherapy. Along with this present research also enhance research data collection
scale and communication skills that will further help investigators to conduct future research in
effective manner.
RESEARCH AIM
“To identify the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment. A study on NHS, UK.”
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
 To identify the concept of radiotherapy.
 To determine the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment.
 To evaluate the radiotherapy techniques adopted by NHS, UK for the treatment of oral
cancer.
 To analyse the potential radiotherapy strategies that NHS, UK can implement to enhance
the effectiveness of treatment of oral cancer.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
 What is the concept of radiotherapy?
 What is the role of radiotherapy in oral cancer treatment?
 What are the radiotherapy techniques adopted by NHS, UK for the treatment of oral
cancer?
 What are the potential radiotherapy strategies that NHS, UK can implement to enhance
the effectiveness of treatment of oral cancer?
RESEARCH APPROACH
Within the research approach, there are generally the two main sets which can
encompasses of inductive and deductive approach. In this, out of which use and implication of
deductive research approach is seems to be more justified as well as correct for present research.
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in addition to this, it is the one which can encourage objective nature of and is also effectively
organize with positivism of the research philosophy. Furthermore, the another cause and
validation for choice of deductive research approach is mainly grounded on the fact that it can
centrals to give and enhanced caning and testing of the numeric facts and information that is
crucial to reach a significant outcome for achievement of the objectives.
Primary
Primary research is mainly defined as a source in which information in data is obtained
on first hand. In this investigator conduct research with the help of raw data collection method.
In addition to this it has been underlined that in this research method investigator focus on
collecting data directly from respondents. It has been underlined that investigated focus on
evaluating data and information through primary research method in which with the help of
various sources such as interview online survey focus group observation are some of the most
effective methods through which researcher collect data in an operative way. In addition, it has
been emphasized that with the aid of the research analyst can gather data which is accurate and
raw, in other words in this form of data collection method there is mainly no dilution of data
enhances viability of research. Furthermore, it has been underlined that this research method
mainly emphasises on problem in hand and in this, data collection can be controlled. However,
this is a time taken and costly method, in which it is essential for investigator to utilise
appropriate primary data collection method to acquire outcomes efficiently. In context with
present research investigator will undertake advantage of quantitative data collection method in
which with the help of service strategy investigator will take use of questionnaire to analyse
viewpoint of respondents. In addition to this to examine the gathered data analyst will effectively
undertake benefits of bar and pie chart to present data in a visual manner.
Secondary
This form of data collection method is defined as a source in which data is collected by
investigator other than primary source. In simple terms in this data is gathered and collected with
the help of a secondary sources such as book. Journals, daily newspapers, financial statement,
statistics etc. The main purpose of this data collection method is to benefit investigator to acquire
information that has already been presented it enhances effectiveness of collected data in
effective manner. Furthermore, it has been analysed that the main advantage of secondary data
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collection method is that it offers ease of access and its time and cost saving method. With the
help of this method investigative can generate new insight from analysis efficiently. In addition
to this, it has been emphasized that with the aid of taking advantage of this data collection
approaches. In present research analyst is directing towards the same time and efforts and
conduct research in cost effective manner with a structured data. However main disadvantage of
this data collection method is that in this there is lack of uniqueness. In context with current
research analyst will undertake use of secondary information gathering approaches in which with
the help of books, journals, newspaper, previously published research work is being analysed by
researcher that is further being evaluated with the help of literature review in which viewpoint of
previous conducted research in authors will be generalized.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
Ethics plays important role in research as it benefits investigator to fulfil research aims
and objectives appropriately while considering ethical policies and practices. Furthermore, it has
been analysed that in order to fulfil research aims and objectives in an effective manner while
maintaining authenticity of collected data and facts, it is important for researcher to emphasise
on implementing all the ethical consideration. As it not only helps in assuring positive research
outcome but also helps in managing research goals in ethical standards. Furthermore, it has been
analysed that there are some certain moral issues which can be encountered or challenged by
analyst during the procedure of directing research. In context with current research analyst
emphasise on maintaining the confidentiality and validity of gathered data or information. In
this, to eradicate the ethical issues, analysts will undertake advantage of BERA code of ethics
furthermore investigator will comply with the Data Protection Act and will uphold the
confidentiality and validity of gathered data or information. Along with this, analyst will provide
opportunity to all respondence to remove at any time during their research the main purpose
behind this is to respect their decision.
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REFERENCES
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Liu, Y., Yang, M., Luo, J. and Zhou, H., 2020. Radiotherapy targeting cancer stem cells
“awakens” them to induce tumour relapse and metastasis in oral cancer. International
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Suzuki, M., 2020. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT): a unique role in radiotherapy with a
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Tuček, L., Vošmik, M. and Petera, J., 2022. Is There Still a Place for Brachytherapy in the
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