Radiation and Your Patient

Aggressive Proton Reirradiation Therapy Improved Survival in Recurrent HNSCC

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A retrospective cohort study evaluated outcomes and toxic effects of proton therapy reirradiation for the treatment of recurrent HNSCC.

Erythema Multiforme Linked to Current or Recent Radiation Therapy for Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers investigated a possible connection between radiotherapy and development of erythema multiforme, in a single-institution case series.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Are Poised to Transform Radiation Oncology

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Bryant Furlow

This article introduces and reviews emerging artificial intelligence applications in radiation oncology, from diagnostic imaging and interpretation to follow-up patient management.

Turmeric Mouthwash Protocol Reduced Severity of Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer

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Jennifer Larson

Researchers compared turmeric, a nontoxic, cost-effective intervention, with standard benzydamine mouthwash for the management of mucositis in patients with HNC.

Racial Disparities in Radiotherapy Regimens for Prostate and Breast Cancer

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Black cancer patients are less likely than their White counterparts to receive shorter radiotherapy regimens, a study suggests.

Recognizing Radiation Therapy as Both Cause and Treatment for Cancer Pain

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Bryant Furlow

A review of the relationship between cancer, pain, pain management, and radiotherapy.

SABR ‘Quite Safe’ for Treating Oligometastases

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John Schieszer, MA

Investigators characterized the toxicity of stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligometastases from predominantly prostate, colorectal, breast, and lung cancer.

Radiotherapy of Asymptomatic Bone Metastases Reduces Skeletal-Related Events

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Prophylactic radiotherapy of asymptomatic bone metastases can reduce skeletal-related events and improve survival in patients with solid tumors, a study suggests.

Proton FLASH Radiotherapy Deemed Feasible, Comparable to Conventional Dose Rate Radiotherapy

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Leah Lawrence

Proton FLASH radiotherapy is feasible, safe, and provides pain relief for cancer patients with bone metastases, according to a first-in-human trial.

Polypharmacy Assessment Is an Important Part of Radiation Therapy for Elderly Patients

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Bryant Furlow

This review of polypharmacy in older patients with cancer highlights the adverse effects these patients may experience due to multiple simultaneous prescriptions.