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Positive perspectives from proton therapy
Emma Louise WaltonBiomedical Journal 2015 38(5):361-364In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we take a look at some of the benefits of proton therapy, which is an emerging technique in cancer treatment and highlight an animal study, showing that a common fruit ripening agent is toxic when used in excessive doses. Finally, this issue includes reports that shed light on the genetics of stroke and childhood leukemia.
Source: Biomedical Journal - October 9, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Emma Louise Walton Source Type: research

Risk of Radiation Vasculopathy and Stroke in Pediatric Patients Treated with Proton Therapy for Brain and Skull Base Tumors
Childhood cancer survivors are at risk of vasculopathy. This review of 651 children treated with proton therapy estimates the rate of serious vasculopathy is 2.6% at 3 years following treatment. Young age and doses ≥54 CGE to the suprasellar region are the dominant risk factors.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - March 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Matt D. Hall, Julie A. Bradley, Ronny L. Rotondo, Ricardo Hanel, Chetan Shah, Christopher G. Morris, Philipp R. Aldana, Daniel J. Indelicato Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research