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In a Phase III randomized trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found that stereotactic radiation targeting individual tumors led to lower symptom burden, better cognitive outcomes, and better day-to-day function when compared ...
Feb 19, 2026
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While targeted radiation can be an effective treatment for brain tumors, subsequent potential necrosis of the treated areas can be hard to distinguish from the tumors on a standard MRI. A new study published today led by ...
Dec 8, 2025
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What if a computer could read a patient's medical notes and help doctors determine important information for their treatments?
Jul 31, 2025
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A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they experienced positive outcomes ...
Jul 12, 2025
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Therapies that unleash the immune system to fight tumors have greatly extended the lives of people with many types of cancer. But there are reports that patients with melanoma and lung cancer whose disease has spread to the ...
Apr 10, 2025
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A drug developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been shown to extend survival for patients with glioblastoma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults.
Mar 7, 2025
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Recent results from the Phase III NRG-RTOG 1112 clinical study showed that the addition of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to systemic therapy with sorafenib significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and ...
Dec 19, 2024
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As primary care for Koos grade I vestibular schwannomas, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is superior to observation with regard to tumor control and preservation of neurologic function, according to the results of an international, ...
Nov 6, 2024
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A substantial number of patients with brain metastases who experience cognitive side effects following radiation therapy may fully regain cognitive function, according to a pooled analysis of three large, Phase III clinical ...
Sep 29, 2024
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A University of Ottawa neuroscientist's personal battle with cancer has inspired new research geared toward tailoring radiation treatment to reduce damage to the brain. The research is published in the journal Scientific ...
Sep 18, 2024
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