Oncology & Cancer
Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer
More targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, according to a new clinical trial.
Jan 13, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows giving entire course of radiation treatment in less than a second is feasible
Cancer patients may one day be able to get their entire course of radiation therapy in less than a second rather than coming in for treatment over the course of several weeks, and researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center ...
Jan 9, 2020
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Radiology & Imaging
Scientists capture for first time, light flashes from human eye during radiotherapy
For decades, theories have existed to explain patient reports of seeing light flashes during radiation therapy, even with their eyes closed. However, no one has been able to secure evidence of this sensation in humans to ...
Jan 7, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span
(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Oncology.
Jan 3, 2020
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Medical research
Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment
Radiotherapy can effectively reduce or even eliminate some tumours; others, however, show enduring resistance. Considering the potentially harmful side effects of radiotherapy, clinicians agree that it is paramount to be ...
Dec 17, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine
A single dose of radiotherapy is as "effective" as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal compression, finds a large study conducted by UCL.
Dec 3, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful
"We have a very powerful treatment which contributes to the cure of cancer in around a third of patients treated," says Professor David Sebag-Montefiore from the University of Leeds of radiotherapy, a cornerstone of cancer ...
Nov 4, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
How CT scans continue to play a fundamental role in cancer treatment
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you have probably received at least one CT scan, before or during the course of your treatment, and possibly many more.
Oct 8, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Gut bacteria 'fingerprint' predicts radiotherapy side effects
Scientists have conducted the first clinical study to show a link between types of gut bacteria and radiotherapy-induced gut damage.
Oct 2, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery, according to late breaking results of the RADICALS-RT trial presented at the ESMO Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. The study answers a longstanding question ...
Sep 27, 2019
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