Ocular MALT Lymphoma: Radiation Reduces Relapse Ocular MALT Lymphoma: Radiation Reduces Relapse
While relapse is common among patients with this type of lymphoma, those rates decline significantly with the addition of radiation therapy.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - October 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Is Short-Term ADT Good Enough in High-Risk Prostate Cancer? Is Short-Term ADT Good Enough in High-Risk Prostate Cancer?
Continuing ADT beyond 6 months does not improve outcomes in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer also receiving brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - October 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
' Reassuring' Data on Partial-Breast Radiation in Early BC'Reassuring' Data on Partial-Breast Radiation in Early BC
A 10-year follow-up analysis found that partial-breast and reduced-dose radiation therapy were noninferior to full-breast radiation therapy among women with early breast cancer.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - October 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
' Liquid Biopsy' Could Help Guide Lung Cancer Treatment
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- For a subset of patients with advanced lung cancer, radiation therapy can sometimes substantially extend their lives.
Now a new study hints that a blood test could be used to identify the people most likely to benefit.
Right... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Reducing Cognitive Impairment From SCLC Brain Metastases Reducing Cognitive Impairment From SCLC Brain Metastases
Stereotactic radiosurgery was better at preventing loss of verbal recall function at 3 months than whole-brain radiation therapy, the current standard of care for patients with brain metastases from small cell lung cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - October 4, 2023 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Short-Course SBRT: Standard of Care in Prostate Cancer? Short-Course SBRT: Standard of Care in Prostate Cancer?
For patients with low and favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer, stereotactic body radiation therapy delivered in five fractions provided similar 5-year disease control as conventional, higher-dose external-beam radiation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 -- Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.
Hypofractionated radiation therapy — which provides a higher dose each... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Hypofractionated RT for Breast Cancer Post-Mastectomy as Effective as Standard RT
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Hypofractionated radiation appeared to be as safe and effective as conventionally fractionated radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction following mastectomy... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - October 4, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
SBRT Noninferior to Conventional RT for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) was as effective as conventional radiation therapy (CRT) in treating intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to results from the randomized PACE-B trial.
Among 874... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - October 3, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
SBRT Added to Standard Tx Boosts Outcomes in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with standard systemic therapy yielded significant increases in the rates of biochemical response and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with oligometastatic castrate... (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology - September 27, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Lab Notes: Main Line firm spins off company that will focus on OTC product pipeline
This week's roundup of recent Philadelphia-area life sciences news includes Galera pushing forward with radiation therapy side effect therapy despite FDA setback. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - September 22, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: John George Source Type: news
Time for Personalized Radiation Therapy in Lung Cancer? Time for Personalized Radiation Therapy in Lung Cancer?
A phase 2 study supports customized lung stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for a variety of scenarios and tumor sizes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Best for Locally Advanced NSCLC
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 -- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) shows benefits over 3D-conformal (3D-CRT) radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study presented at the International... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
IMRT Best for Locally Advanced NSCLC, Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) -- SINGAPORE -- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) should be the radiation technique of choice for unresectable locally advanced non-small lung cancer (NSCLC), a secondary analysis of a randomized trial suggested.
In... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - September 13, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Long-term Outcomes of Radiation Techniques for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Presented at IASLC 2023 Conference in Singapore
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy, or IMRT, should be utilized for locally advanced NSCLC to reduce the risk of severe pulmonary toxicity and radiation exposure to the heart, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY TRI TDS Source Type: news
