Breast Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Shorter Course of Radiation Therapy For Breast Cancer Is Safe, Will Not Affect Breast Reconstruction, Says Study
A shorter course of post-mastectomy radiation is safe and effective, according to a new study conducted by the University of Utah. Researchers said that cutting treatment time nearly in half - from 25 to 16 sessions - could help make post-mastectomy radiation a more accessible option for patients.
Shorter course of breast cancer radiation won't impact breast reconstruction
A shorter course of post-mastectomy radiation doesn't jeopardize a patient's chances of successful breast reconstruction, a new study finds.
Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction
An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows. Findings of the large, Phase III RT CHARM trial (Alliance A221505) were presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
Shorter Course of Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Affect Breast Reconstruction
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A shorter course of post-mastectomy radiation doesn't jeopardize a patient's chances of successful breast reconstruction, a new study finds.
Study Indicates Significant Radiation Reduction for Breast Cancer Patients
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2024 / A recent study accepted by the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) for their annual meeting in Washington D.C. demonstrates a significant reduction in radiation Planning Target Volume involving patients who received Breast Conserving Surgery (lumpectomy),
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Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction ...
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Radiopharmaceuticals and Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Savita Dandapani, MD, PhD, discussed combining radium-223 and SBRT for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.
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Radiation may be part of cancer treatment
Communication is key when developing a plan to address and treat breast cancer, or cancer in general. Communication not just ...
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For Your Health: Lymphedema after treatment for beast cancer
Lymphedema can occur months or years after treatment. It is an ongoing condition that has no cure. But steps can be taken to ...
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New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring
A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real ...
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ASTRO: Randomized prostate cancer study finds no major differences between IMRT and proton beam radiation
A large trial of people with earlier stages of prostate cancer compared two types of external radiation treatments ...
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Novartis’ Lutathera Radiopharma Therapy Improves Survival in Difficult-to-Treat Brain Tumors
Six months after treatment with the radiopharmaceutical therapy, 77.8% of patients with meningioma were alive and had not ...
Radiopharmaceutical therapy offers promise for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors
A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine ...