In the treatment of lung cancer, doctors often use a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. But there is a problem. Sometimes, this mix causes a serious side effect called pneumonitis. This is when the lungs become inflamed. Pneumonitis can be bad enough to stop treatment. But what happens if doctors try to start the treatment again? This is what researcher...
Liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a serious and common health issue. It is the most frequent type of primary liver cancer. Traditional photon radiotherapy has been used to treat HCC, but it comes with significant risks. These risks include high exit doses of radiation and the potential for radiation-induced liver disease. This makes the tr...
Medicare Advantage (MA) has become a popular choice among seniors. More than half of Medicare beneficiaries have chosen MA over Traditional Medicare (TM). This shift raises questions about the quality of care, especially when it comes to cancer treatment. Radiotherapy is a common treatment for cancer patients. So, it is crucial to compare how often TM and MA use ra...
Cervical cancer is a tough battle that many women face. One of the common treatments for this type of cancer is concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This treatment combines chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time. It can be a challenging experience for patients. Many women face a variety of symptoms during this treatment. These symptoms can be grouped into clust...
Head and neck cancer patients often face unpleasant side effects from radiotherapy, like dry mouth (xerostomia) and sticky saliva. Scientists are exploring ways to predict these side effects using machine learning. A recent study compared different machine learning models to see which one could predict these side effects the best. The study included 85 patients who ...
You might think that once you're done with cancer treatment, life goes back to normal. But for many people who have had oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the throat), this isn't always the case. A recent study looked into how radiotherapy, especially a method called intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), can leave survivors battling a never-ending tiredness called fa...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize radiotherapy (RT) by saving time and enhancing quality. However, the adoption of AI in RT still faces hurdles. To tackle this, researchers turned to implementation science to create a framework for designing an AI implementation strategy. They aimed to apply this framework in their center, gain insights ...
Radiation therapy often fails to trigger the desired immune response due to tumor hypoxia, poor stimulation, and an immunosuppressive environment. Scientists have developed a unique nanoplatform called THUNDER that enhances radiation therapy's effectiveness. This platform stays in the bloodstream longer and accumulates in tumors, making it highly effective. When used...
Imagine getting targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer, guided by a powerful magnet. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) for men who've had their prostate removed. This study dived into the feasibility, safety, and early results of using a 1. 5 Tesla magnetic resonance integrated linear accelerator...
Esophageal cancer (EC) patients undergo significant changes during and after their treatment with chemoradiotherapy. These changes include shifts in body mass index (BMI), performance status, nutrition status, symptom distress, and physical fitness. A recent study explored how these factors evolve over time and what factors influence them. BMI, which measures body f...