Tag: Radiation
ASTRO: Standard-Dose CRT Beats Higher Dose in Stage III NSCLC
Significantly improved five-year overall survival rates with 60 Gy chemoradiation tx versus high-dose
ASTRO: High-Dose Brachytherapy Effective With Four 7 Gy Fractions
Better tumor control than with two 9 Gy fractions among patients with locally advanced cervical cancer
Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
No Difference in Toxicity for 6-, 2-Fraction HDR in Prostate Cancer
Urinary, sexual toxicity similar with 6-, 2-fraction high-dose-rate brachytherapy regimen
Females Show Better Response to CRT in Esophageal Cancer
Females more often had complete, nearly complete pathologic response to induction tx; less recurrence
Radioiodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer Doesn’t Up Stroke Risk
I-131 therapy group showed no significantly higher risk of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
Patient Profile Impacts QOL With Radiation Tx in Head, Neck Cancer
Patient-reported measures can lead to early detection of side effects, improved QOL
Swallowing Exercises Rehabilitate Chronic Dysphagia
Swallowing muscles at long term still are trainable, researchers say
Few Skull Radiation Patients Show Cognitive Impairment
Yet, a third report ambiguous results that may require more testing
Intervention May Cut Muscle Loss From RT for Head & Neck Cancer
Resistance training and nutrition intervention may offset loss of muscle mass secondary to side effects
