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AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
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Older Men Increasingly Overtreated for Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests

VA analysis finds men with limited life expectancy still getting aggressive treatment

Nov 11, 2024
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Associated With Long-Term Complications

Researchers say inadequate understanding of risks may lead patients to regret treatment decisions

Nov 07, 2024
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'Personalized' Approach to RT for Bladder Cancer Promising but Challenging

Low rates of toxicity and salvage cystectomy, with 2-year survival similar to surgery

Oct 13, 2024
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Highest Paid Medical in 2024

Each of these specialties average over $500k per year

Oct 10, 2024
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Chemoradiation Plus Immunotherapy Fails to Improve Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC

Latest negative results emphasize "critical" aspect of immunotherapy timing

Oct 02, 2024
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De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

Oct 02, 2024
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More Evidence Favors a Shorter Course of Post-Mastectomy RT

Trial finds similar complication and recurrence rates with hypofractionated versus standard RT

Oct 01, 2024
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No Improvement in Lymphedema With Hypofractionated Nodal RT for Breast Cancer

Numerical advantage in randomized trial, non-randomized study misses noninferiority mark

Oct 01, 2024
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Neurocognitive Side Effects of Brain Radiation Subside for Many, Analysis Shows

In three trials, about 40% of patients with brain metastases recovered neurocognitive function

Oct 01, 2024
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Quality of Life Similar With Proton Beam Therapy vs IMRT for Prostate Cancer

"It really shows us that we have two great options," expert says

Sep 30, 2024
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Lymphedema Risk No Higher With 3-Week RT Regimen in Early Breast Cancer

"Nodal radiotherapy for breast cancer no longer needs 5 weeks," researcher says

Sep 17, 2024
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Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients

Aug 22, 2024
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Benefits of Adjuvant RT for Early Breast Cancer Limited to First 10 Years

A study's 30-year follow-up data provided no new insights into which patients benefit from RT

Aug 15, 2024
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