Tag: Radiation
Hypofractionated Radiation OK for Localized Prostate CA
New multidisciplinary guideline for early-stage prostate cancer developed by three professional societies
ASTRO: Stereotactic Ablative RT OK for RCC in Solitary Kidneys
Local control, cancer-specific survival at two years similar for patients with solitary, bilateral kidneys
ASTRO: Long-Term Benefit for Stereotactic Radn in Prostate CA
Trials show high survival rates, freedom from recurrence for low-, intermediate-risk prostate cancer
Light Use of Topical Skin Tx Before Radiotherapy Seems Safe
Radiation dose not impacted with light or moderate use of skin treatments, regardless of beam energy, incidence
Radn Tx Alone May Be Adequate for Stage I Anal Cancer in Elderly
After propensity-score adjustment, no significant difference in overall survival versus chemoradiation
Lumpectomy + Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Mortality in DCIS
Lumpectomy, radiotherapy tied to reduction in breast cancer mortality versus lumpectomy, mastectomy
TGFB1 Mutation Ups Radiation-Induced Breast Fibrosis Risk
C-509T allele and postoperative cosmetic surgery significantly linked to breast fibrosis risk
Study Compares Treatment Options for T1a Renal Cancer
Percutaneous ablation compared with partial, radical nephrectomy for 4,310 patients aged ≥66 years
Many Childhood CA Survivors Not Concerned About Future Health
Even among those exposed to high radiation doses, one-third not concerned about developing cancer
ASCO: mFOLFIRINOX Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
And, pre-op chemoradiotherapy linked to longer overall survival than immediate surgery
