Tag: Radiation
Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
‘Suicide Gene Therapy’ Plus Radiation Effective in Prostate CA
Immunomodulatory in situ gene tx/IMRT with or without hormonal tx deemed feasible, safe
SABCS: In Early Breast CA, Breast-Conserving Tx Beats Mastectomy
Study suggests 21 percent greater odds of survival after 10 years
Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
Strategy Can Up Odds for Intact Sexual Function Post Radiation
Researchers investigate sexual dysfunction post RT for localized prostate cancer
Lower Costs for Hypofractionated Post-Mastectomy Radiotherapy
Compared with conventionally fractionated PMRT, Hf-PMRT significantly reduces costs per patient
ASTRO: Less Treatment Effective in HPV-Related Oropharynx CA
Lower doses of chemotherapy, radiation may also reduce unwanted side effects
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Oct. 18-21
The 57th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) was...
CRT May Be Preferred Strategy for Elderly With Lung Cancer
Increased survival for chemoradiotherapy versus chemotherapy in limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer
ASTRO: Shorter Radiation OK for Early Breast Cancers
High-dose therapy shows same survival rates as longer course of standard radiation
