News tagged with radiation oncology
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The HER2 paradox: HER2-positive stem cells found in HER2-negative breast cancer
A multicenter study led by researchers at UC Davis describes new, paradoxical characteristics of the most common type of breast cancer. The findings shed light on how the disease can evade treatment and could improve diagnosis ...
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Dec 14, 2012 |
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Hypofractionated radiotherapy was safe, effective for early breast cancer treatment at 10-year follow-up
Appropriately dosed hypofractionated radiotherapy was gentle on healthy tissues and effective in controlling local-regional early breast cancer, according to 10-year follow-up results from the U.K. Standardization of Breast ...
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Dec 07, 2012 |
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Pathway identified in human lymphoma points way to new blood cancer treatments
A pathway called the "Unfolded Protein Response," or UPR, a cell's way of responding to unfolded and misfolded proteins, helps tumor cells escape programmed cell death during the development of lymphoma.
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Nov 21, 2012 |
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New tumor tracking technique may improve outcomes for lung cancer patients
Medical physicists at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center are one step closer to bringing a new tumor-tracking technique into the clinic that delivers higher levels of radiation to moving tumors, ...
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Nov 19, 2012 |
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Can the addition of radiolabeled treatments improve outcomes in advanced metastatic disease?
Radiolabeled agents are powerful tools for targeting and killing cancer cells and may help improve outcomes and lengthen survival times of patients with advanced disease that has spread beyond the initial ...
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Nov 13, 2012 |
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Compound in grapes, red wine could be key to fighting prostate cancer
Resveratrol, a compound found commonly in grape skins and red wine, has been shown to have several beneficial effects on human health, including cardiovascular health and stroke prevention. Now, a University ...
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Nov 10, 2012 |
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Three-in-one 'supermolecule' could detect cancer early, help destroy tumours and monitor treatment
The same protein could potentially be targeted to detect precancerous breast cells; deliver radiotherapy to destroy tumours; and monitor the effectiveness of treatment, according to a Cancer Research UK study ...
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Nov 06, 2012 |
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Combination treatment may improve survival of breast cancer patients with brain metastases
Adding an angiogenesis inhibitor to treatment with a HER2-inhibiting drug could improve outcomes for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who develop brain metastases. In their report published online in PNAS Plus, ...
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Nov 01, 2012 |
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Silicone dressings reduce painful skin reactions following radiation for breast cancer, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Skin reactions following radiation therapy for breast cancer have been the focus of a recent clinical trial conducted by Dr Patries Herst from the Department of Radiation Therapy, University ...
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Nov 01, 2012 |
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Researchers find error reporting improves perceptions of safety and may reduce incidents
Documenting adverse events improves perceptions of safety and may decrease incidents in multi-site clinical practices, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
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Oct 31, 2012 |
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Stereotactic radiosurgery shows promise for kidney cancer
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial conducted at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center Seidman Cancer Center has shown encouraging results for the use of stereotactic radiosurgery to treat kidney cancer. This non-invasive ...
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Oct 31, 2012 |
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Routine blood test predicts prognosis in aggressive skin cancer
A routine blood test may help predict survival in patients with an aggressive form of skin cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma, according to new findings by Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers. The results will be presented ...
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Oct 31, 2012 |
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Delaying radiation therapy after hysterectomy ups risk of uterine cancer recurrence
Waiting too long after a hysterectomy to begin radiation therapy may increase the risk of uterine cancer recurrence, according to a new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
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Oct 30, 2012 |
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Oncologists generally refer to specialized palliative care late
(HealthDay)—Definitional issues and non-acceptance of patients receiving chemotherapy are the barriers to earlier referral to specialized palliative care (SPC) by oncologists, according to a study published ...
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Oct 30, 2012 |
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Deviating from radiation protocols increases risk of treatment failure and death
Implementing measures to ensure radiation therapy protocols are followed not only decreases deviations, but it can also improve overall survival in cancer patients, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital researchers suggest in a fir ...
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Oct 30, 2012 |
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