Trends in the Incidence, Treatment, and Survival of Patients With Lung Cancer in the Last Four Decades
Researchers report on trends in incidence, treatment, and survival across various demographic populations over the last 40 years.
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Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation for SCLC Brain Metastases
This report discusses conflicting study results on the benefits of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) and potential physician bias in recommending the procedure to patients with SCLC.
Outcome and Prognostic Factors Following Palliative Craniospinal Irradiation for Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers report on the efficacy of palliative CSI in alleviating neurologic symptoms or delaying neurologic deterioration in patients with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: The New ASTRO/ASCO/AUA Guideline
New joint guideline from ASTRO, ASCO, and AUA offers an alternative to conventional radiation regimens for those patients who opt for treatment instead of active surveillance or surgery.
Sequence of Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Radiation Therapy Influences Overall Survival in Melanoma Brain Metastases
Retrospective study investigated the effect sequence has on overall survival in patients with melanoma brain metastases treated with a combination of SRS, WBRT, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
Toxicity Similar, But Overall Survival Poor in Cetuximab vs Cisplatin for HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
In a randomized phase 3 trial, researchers sought to determine if cetuximab-based chemoradiotherapy could be a less-toxic alternative to cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy in patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Improved Outcomes for Some With Advanced Head and Neck CSCC
Researchers determined the 5-year overall and disease-free survival for patients with CSCC of the head and neck who received adjuvant radiation therapy.
Fertility Preservation Comes to the Forefront of Radiation Therapy
Younger age at diagnosis and delayed childbearing are reprioritizing fertility-preserving treatment options.
Proscription on Antiperspirant Use During Radiotherapy: Does the Advice Still Apply?
In a 2-pronged study, researchers determined that antiperspirant/deodorant use is a significant part of quality of life for patients with breast cancer, and the practice does not increase risk of skin reactions in the axilla.
Postoperative Radiotherapy Favorable as Adjuvant Treatment for Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumors
A propensity-score matched analysis was used to determine the effect of surgery and postoperative radiotherapy in patients with TNETs.
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