ASCO 2015: Whole Brain Radiation Therapy is More Harmful Than Beneficial for Small Brain Metastases
In the phase 3 NCCTG N0574 (Alliance) trial, patients with 1 to 3 small brain metastases were randomised to receive stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) alone or SRS followed by whole brain radiation thera...
Author: EMJ
Added: 06/04/2015 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - June 4, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Radiation Therapy - A Patient's Story: Center for Cancer Care & Research
Dr. Sandra Sha, a radiation therapist with the Center for Cancer Care & Research. A radiation therapy patient recounts her experiences throughout treatment with the help of her physician,
The C...
Author: feeds
Added: 05/22/2015 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - May 22, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Does Radiation Right After Prostatectomy Save Lives?
Dr Gerald Chodak reviews the evidence on adjuvant vs salvage radiation therapy in high-risk men who have undergone radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - April 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Ultrasensitive PSA Useful in Advising Patients
A new study suggests that the ultrasensitive PSA test may help clinicians advise patients post-prostatectomy on whether or not to get adjuvant radiation therapy, says Dr Gerald Chodak. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - January 21, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
DCIS (Stage 0) Breast Cancer and the Oncotype DX DCIS Score
Not all DCIS patients will benefit from the addition of radiation therapy to their treatment. Genomic Health's Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay for DCIS patients provides a DCIS score from which breast...
Author: genomichealth
Added: 07/24/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - July 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Part II
Choosing the best treatment for prostate cancer can be a difficult choice when there are 5 options available. Urologist, Dr. Thomas Keane, discusses three options in this cancer podcast; Radiation Therapy, Freezing and Hormones. Dr. Keane goes into detail for each treatment and weights the pros and cons for each one in this cancer podcast. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Laser Surgery for Early-Stage Laryngeal Cancers: Standards of Care in the OR
Head and Neck Surgeon Ian Ganly describes the value of transoral laser surgery as an alternative to radiation therapy for resection of early-stage laryngeal cancers.
Author: mskcc
Added: 04/02/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - April 2, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
How can yoga benefit women with breast cancer?
New study shows yoga can regulate stress hormones and improve quality of life for women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, y...
Author: mdanderson
Added: 03/04/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - March 4, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Vanna Dest on Cardiac Toxicity Following Radiation Therapy
Vanna Dest, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Manager, Oncology APP, Yale-New Haven Hospital, discusses cardiac toxicity in patients receiving radiation therapy.
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Author: feeds
Added: 09/05/2013 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - September 5, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Extending Lung Cancer Survival -- Indefinitely
How close are we to a cure for lung cancer? Combining targeted therapies with radiation therapy or immunotherapy is one of the innovative strategies that might get us there, reports Dr. Mark Kris. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - February 4, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Extending Lung Cancer Survival -- Indefinitely
How close are we to a cure for lung cancer? Combining targeted therapies with radiation therapy or immunotherapy is one of the innovative strategies that might get us there, reports Dr. Mark Kris. (Source: Medscape Oncology)
Source: Medscape Oncology - February 4, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Proton Therapy Overhyped for Prostate Cancer?
New studies find that costly proton radiation therapy has no benefit over standard IMRT, so why are some urologists still singing its praises? Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issues. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - January 30, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
JAMA: 2012-04-18, Vol. 307, No. 15, Editor's Audio Summary
Dr Fontanarosa provides summary and commentary on the April 18, 2012 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. Bevacizumab and Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Survival, Helicopter vs Ground EMS and Trauma Survival, Radiation Therapy Choices and Prostate Cancer Morbidity, Survival After Open vs Endovascular Repair of AAA, Survival After Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy, Setting PCORI's priorities, Changes to research regulations. (Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary)
Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary - April 17, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Benefits Overblown?
A society for radiation oncologists touts new studies on the benefits of proton radiation therapy in prostate cancer, but is the evidence really solid? Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issue. (Source: Medscape Radiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Radiology Podcast - February 8, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
