Tag: Radiation
Premastectomy Radiotherapy Followed by Immediate Breast Reconstruction Demonstrates Safety
Mastectomy skin flap necrosis of the treated breast reported in 17 percent; no locoregional recurrences or distant metastasis seen
Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
Short- or longer-term relugolix achieves sustained castration in patients with localized and advanced prostate cancer
Tailored Axillary Treatment Safely Avoids Lymph Node Removal in Breast Cancer
Findings based on initial response with MARI (Marking Axillary lymph nodes with Radioactive Iodine seeds) protocol
Local Recurrence Rate Low With Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients
For young patients, high boost dose yields slightly better local control, but increased incidence of fibrosis in boost area
Senate Passes Bill to Compensate More Americans Exposed to Radiation
High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Seems Safe for Lung Ablation
HFJV under general anesthesia as safe as spontaneous respiration under moderate sedation for percutaneous lung ablation
Chemoradiation With SABR Boost Safe, Effective for Advanced Lung Cancer
Increased radiation with SABR boost seems to enhance local control but with reduced overall survival at highest dose
Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Spanish Speakers Receiving Radiation
Increasing distress also seen with increased housing and food insecurity among women with breast cancer
Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 26-30
SABCS: Younger Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Adjuvant RT
Very low risk for recurrence seen for postmenopausal women aged 50 to 69 years who did not receive radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery
