Radiation Oncology

Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to damage cancer cells' DNA and destroy their ability to divide and grow. It is delivered using linear accelerators, proton accelerators, metered cobalt-60 exposure, or brachytherapy where radioactive seeds are placed inside the patient on a temporary or permanent basis to kill cancer or relieve pain. The main radiation oncology society and annual conference is the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery
In a study, the most accurate model combined deep-learning with a radionomics approach.
Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer
The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.
Surveillance imaging of post-treatment cancer patients may cause more problems than it solves
After completing primary radiation therapy, patients in remission from cancers of the head and neck are better served by expectant management than routine imaging.
Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer
The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.
Some cancer patients may be able to skip the radiation after breast-conserving surgery
Skipping radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery would mean patients get to avoid the side effects linked to radiation exposure.

AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery

In a study, the most accurate model combined deep-learning with a radionomics approach.

April 11, 2024

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer

The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.

March 11, 2024

Surveillance imaging of post-treatment cancer patients may cause more problems than it solves

After completing primary radiation therapy, patients in remission from cancers of the head and neck are better served by expectant management than routine imaging.

November 29, 2023

Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer

The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.

September 22, 2023

Some cancer patients may be able to skip the radiation after breast-conserving surgery

Skipping radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery would mean patients get to avoid the side effects linked to radiation exposure.

August 25, 2023

Virtual reality hypnosis could alter pain management during interventional procedures

The lead-up to radiation therapy can be anxiety-inducing and painful, but experts are optimistic a new relaxation method that is equal parts ancient and futuristic could help to ease patients’ worries.

June 5, 2023

Phillip Cuculich MD explains Noninvasive Cardiac Radiotherapy ablation for ventricular tachycardia as a late-breaking study at HRS 2023. #HRS2023

Radiotherapy VT ablation linked to encouraging 5-year outcomes

"The goal is to treat patients with life-threatening VT in a safer, faster and better way," one researcher explained.

June 2, 2023

x-ray dosimetry capsule monitors radiation dose during radiotherapy

Swallowable capsule monitors radiation dose in real-time during radiotherapy

Coming in at a diameter of 5 mm and thickness of 0.2 mm, the X-ray dosimeter measures radiation dose up to five times more accurately than standard methods.

April 14, 2023

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