FLASH Radiotherapy Promising But Faces Significant Challenges Ahead
FLASH-RT can offer better tumor cell-killing efficacy, but a better understanding of the molecular responses and optimal dose rates are needed.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Integrating EMR Systems Across Departments Improves Care in Brachytherapy Suite
A presentation at 2023 ONS Congress described how various electronic medical records systems were integrated to share patient care information across departments.
Multidisciplinary Rounds, Standardized Order Sets Improve Care in Radiotherapy for HNC
A standardized care plans for patients with HNC undergoing radiotherapy in the inpatient and outpatient settings were presented at the ONS Congress 2023.
Will the Human Microbiome Yield Improvements to Cancer Radiotherapy?
An exploration of the human microbiome and the impact it may have on current and future cancer therapies.
Nintedanib Plus Prednisone Taper Reduced Pulmonary Exacerbations in Radiation Pneumonitis
A phase 2, randomized clinical trial sought to determine the effectiveness of adding nintedanib to prednisone taper in patients with grade 2 or higher radiation pneumonitis.
Aggressive Proton Reirradiation Therapy Improved Survival in Recurrent HNSCC
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
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
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
Researchers compared turmeric, a nontoxic, cost-effective intervention, with standard benzydamine mouthwash for the management of mucositis in patients with HNC.
Recognizing Radiation Therapy as Both Cause and Treatment for Cancer Pain
A review of the relationship between cancer, pain, pain management, and radiotherapy.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Radiation and Your Patient
Loading... 
Loading...