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Proton Rad Tx Not Less Toxic (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Proton radiation therapy did not reduce toxicity compared with intensity-modulated radiation therapy in men who received either radiation modality for prostate cancer, a review of M...

Best Practices To Improve Safety And Effectiveness Of Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has issued a new white paper, "Assuring Safety and Quality in Image Guided Delivery of Radiation Therapy," that recommends best practices to improve...

ASTRO names distinguished neurosurgeon as 2012 Honorary Member

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has named Mark P. Carol, MD, a distinguished leader in the fields of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy...

New ASTRO white paper recommends peer review to increase quality assurance and safety

(American Society for Radiation Oncology) ASTRO has issued a new white paper, "Enhancing the role of case-oriented peer review to improve quality and safety in radiation oncology: Executive Summary,"...

Radiation Therapy Modalities for Prostate Cancer—Reply

In Reply: Dr Jacobs and colleagues indicate that we used a broad definition for conformal radiation therapy in our study. Our intent was to compare patterns of use and patient outcomes of IMRT to conf...

Neurosurgeon Mark P. Carol, MD, named ASTRO 2012 Honorary Member

(American Society for Radiation Oncology) The American Society for Radiation Oncology has named Mark P. Carol, MD, a distinguished leader in the fields of intensity modulated radiation therapy and ima...

Dieting on radiation therapy may improve outcomes for breast cancer patients: New clinical trial to begin

In February, researchers will begin a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that uses calorie restriction to help treat early stage breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Evidence suggests th...

New guidelines for radiation therapy after prostatectomy

Based on a major effort co-led by Richard Valicenti, UC Davis Department of Radiation Oncology Professor and Chair, the nation's leading urological and radiation oncology organizations today announced...

Ionizing Radiation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Skin changes caused by ionizing radiation have been scientifically documented since 1902. Ionizing radiation is a widely accepted form of treatment for various types of cancer. Despite the technologic...

Radiation Therapy in Patients with Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: A Prospective Survey in Japan.

Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers (ICPs) or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are increasing in number, and the incidence of treating these patients with radiation therapy also i...

Radiation therapy for life-threatening huge laryngeal hemangioma involving pharynx and parapharyngeal space.

BACKGROUND: Adult hemangiomas are rare, slowly progressing vascular tumors. Potential complications include laryngeal involvement or massive tumor burden. METHODS: A case of recurrent, bulky laryngeal...

Radiation necrosis following treatment of high grade glioma-a review of the literature and current understanding.

Radiation therapy is an integral part of the standard treatment paradigm for malignant gliomas, with proven efficacy in randomized control trials. Radiation treatment is not without risk however, and...

Cancer Pain Emergencies: Is There a Role for Radiation Therapy?

Emergent cancer pain is a difficult entity to manage. Radiation therapy potentially may be used for its treatment. Several key issues must be addressed in patients with emergent cancer pain before ini...