Tag: Radiation
International Radiation Doses Vary for CT Exams
Dose variation due to institutional decisions regarding technical parameters
Wearable Sensor Can Measure Personalized Ultraviolet Exposure
Device can be used during outdoor activities and in therapeutic phototherapy units
Low-Dose Radiation Safe for Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer
No increased risk for recurrence with 1.1 GBq versus 3.7 GBq RAI at 3-, 5-, 7-year follow-up
The American Society for Radiation Oncology, Oct. 21-24
The 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology...
Hypofractionated Radiation OK for Localized Prostate CA
New multidisciplinary guideline for early-stage prostate cancer developed by three professional societies
ASTRO: Stereotactic Ablative RT OK for RCC in Solitary Kidneys
Local control, cancer-specific survival at two years similar for patients with solitary, bilateral kidneys
ASTRO: Long-Term Benefit for Stereotactic Radn in Prostate CA
Trials show high survival rates, freedom from recurrence for low-, intermediate-risk prostate cancer
Light Use of Topical Skin Tx Before Radiotherapy Seems Safe
Radiation dose not impacted with light or moderate use of skin treatments, regardless of beam energy, incidence
Radn Tx Alone May Be Adequate for Stage I Anal Cancer in Elderly
After propensity-score adjustment, no significant difference in overall survival versus chemoradiation
Lumpectomy + Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Mortality in DCIS
Lumpectomy, radiotherapy tied to reduction in breast cancer mortality versus lumpectomy, mastectomy
