Tag: Radiation
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
Increasing Dose for Total Body Irradiation Cuts Graft Failure
Findings seen in patients with severe hemoglobinopathies receiving haploidentical bone marrow transplantation
Brachytherapy Boost Ups Survival in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Findings observed regardless of treatment duration; disparities for brachytherapy use seen in vulnerable populations
Stereotactic Body RT Promising for Low-, Intermediate-Risk PCa
Stereotactic body radiotherapy linked to low rates of severe toxic events, high rates of biochemical control
Stereotactic Radiation Feasible for Oligometastatic Cancer
SABR associated with low toxicity and good survival while maintaining quality of life
Chemo-Radiation Combo Tied to Higher Survival in Peds Hodgkin
Five-year overall survival higher in patients who receive combined tx than those treated with chemo alone
