Tag: Radiation
Chemoradiation Does Not Up Survival in Endometrial Cancer
Distant recurrence more common with chemoradiation versus chemotherapy in stage III, IVA disease
Guidelines Updated for Radiotherapy After Prostatectomy
Updates include adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with adverse pathologic findings, hormonal therapies
Percutaneous Ablation in Liver Cancer Tied to Better Outcomes
Intervention linked to better short-term outcomes versus surgical procedures
Prolonged Exposure to Low-Dose Radiation May Increase HTN Risk
Significant linear association seen for hypertension and liver-absorbed dose from external γ-rays
ASTRO: Prior Authorization Obstacles Delaying Treatment
Almost all radiation oncologists report their patients are delayed from receiving life-saving treatment
Medicaid Reimbursement for Breast Radiation Varies by State
Across 48 states and D.C., total episode reimbursement varied from $2,945 to $15,218
Radical Hemithoracic Radiation Tx Ups Survival in Mesothelioma
Higher overall survival seen at two years in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma
Radiotherapy Tied to Lower Recurrence of Early, Hormone-Driven Breast Cancer
Antihormone treatment also recommended in conjunction with radiotherapy
Postchemo Radiation Tx May Benefit Some With Hodgkin Lymphoma
Survival benefit seen for radiotherapy after ABVD regimen, but difference not statistically significant
Single-Dose Brachytherapy Effective for Prostate Cancer
Two-year and three-year biochemical progression-free survival rate of 100 percent for low-risk disease
