Early-Onset, Severe Cardiac Toxicity Common in Locoregional Esophageal Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy
Findings from a recent study support pretreatment screening for heart disease in patients with newly diagnosed, locoregional esophageal cancer.
Radiotherapy
Perirectal Hydrogel Spacer May Reduce Prostate Radiotherapy Rectal Toxicities
Injection of a hydrogel spacer to provide prostate-rectum separation during radiation therapy for prostate cancer is associated with decreased radiation-induced rectal toxic effects, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
Contemporary Multidisciplinary Management of Sinonasal Mucosal Melanoma
[OncoTargets and Therapy] This review of the current practices in managing sinonasal mucosal melanoma discusses the significance of the multidisciplinary team approach in optimizing treatment, reducing costs, minimizing adverse events, and maximizing chance of cure.
Effect of Clinical and Treatment Factors on Survival Outcomes of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients
[Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy] A retrospective chart review of a cohort of patients with TNBC found that tumor size and nodal status is associated with DFS, and radiotherapy technique and fractionation protocol were not associated with differences in either DFS or OS.
Salvage Radiotherapy Called a Viable Option for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
The authors of new review say the results of the JCOG0401 trial suggest that standard hormonal therapy alone vs salvage radiotherapy is not an appropriate management strategy for recurrence after radical prostatectomy.
Assessment for Vulnerability Improves Outcomes for Patients With HNC Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
Comprehensive geriatric assessment was shown to effectively identify vulnerability to AEs in patients with HNC across all ages.
Radiotherapy for Patients With Completely Resected Pathologic IIIA(N2) Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis
[Cancer Management and Research] A retrospective review sought to determine the effect of postoperative radiotherapy on patients with stage IIIA(N2) non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutation.
Optimal Nurse Staffing Levels at Ambulatory Oncology Care Centers: ONS Position Statement
Ambulatory oncology care settings include outpatient centers for chemotherapy infusion and the administration of radiation therapy.
No Silver Bullet for Radiotherapy-Associated Oral Mucositis or Lock Jaw in Head and Neck Cancer
Severe acute oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer may be associated with an increased risk of developing trismus.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects Worse With Prostatectomy
In a study, localized prostate cancer patients reported clinically meaningful differences in urinary, bowel, sexual, and hormonal function by management option up to 5 years of follow-up.
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