Tag: Radiation
Response to Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Better in Black Men
Outcomes better for Black men compared with White men in clinical trials of definitive radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer
Radiation, Medical Oncology Faculty Lag in Diversity
Sex and racial and ethnic diversity increased a little over time but has not kept pace with the U.S. population
Patient Satisfaction High With Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology
No difference seen in satisfaction scores between office and telemedicine consultations for routine radiation oncology practice
RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose-response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies
CAD Risk Up With Radiation Treatment for Left-Sided Breast Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease increased for young women receiving radiation for left- versus right-sided breast cancer
ASTRO Issues Guideline on RT for Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Adults
Multidisciplinary evaluation recommended for all cases of STS; when indicated, preoperative RT recommended over postoperative RT
Carboplatin Intensification Beneficial for Group 3 Medulloblastoma
Therapy intensification with carboplatin improved five-year event-free survival in children with high-risk group 3 medulloblastoma only
Carbogen and Nicotinamide With Radiation Feasible for Bladder Cancer
Trial involving seven patients with locally advanced bladder cancer shows concurrent CON with radiation therapy feasible in Australia
Radioligand Therapy Slows Advanced PSMA+ Prostate Cancer
177Lu-PSMA-617 added to standard care prolonged imaging-based progression-free survival and overall survival
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Aids Spinal Metastasis Pain
Complete response rate improved compared with conventional external beam radiotherapy
