Tag: Radiation
Patient Profile Impacts QOL With Radiation Tx in Head, Neck Cancer
Patient-reported measures can lead to early detection of side effects, improved QOL
Swallowing Exercises Rehabilitate Chronic Dysphagia
Swallowing muscles at long term still are trainable, researchers say
Few Skull Radiation Patients Show Cognitive Impairment
Yet, a third report ambiguous results that may require more testing
Intervention May Cut Muscle Loss From RT for Head & Neck Cancer
Resistance training and nutrition intervention may offset loss of muscle mass secondary to side effects
Radiologists ID Barriers to Direct Patient Communication
Many radiologists feel changes to reimbursement, compensation would help with direct communication
ASCO: Single Radiation Tx Enough for Spinal Pain in Cancer Mets
Researchers suggest it works as well as a full week of treatments
Movies Can Replace Anesthesia for Children Receiving Radiation
Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, researchers say
More Side Effects With CRT Plus Metformin in Head, Neck Cancer
Metformin group less likely to tolerate cisplatin, have grade ≥3 nausea/vomiting, hematologic toxicities
Protein Expression Predicts Rectal Cancer Outcomes
Best prognostic value from E-cadherin expression + resection growth pattern
Smoking Ups Long-Term Risks From Radiotherapy in Breast CA
Risk associated with radiotherapy for breast cancer is substantially reduced with smoking cessation
