Articles tagged with Radiation Therapy
Researchers found radiation therapy to be both safe and effective in preventing cancer recurrence in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. However, women with these genetic mutations were more likely to develop cancer in their unaffected breast.
A major international trial found that giving extra radiotherapy to patients with early breast cancer substantially reduces the risk of cancer recurring in the breast. The study, involving 5,569 patients from nine countries, showed a significant benefit in younger women, particularly those under 40.
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) enables physicians to deliver targeted radiation doses to tumors, improving treatment outcomes for various cancers. By using advanced imaging techniques and computer algorithms, IMRT minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Researchers found that patients with localized prostate cancer who received higher doses of radiation lived longer and had better local control of their cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, examined data from 1560 patients treated between 1975 and 1995.
Scientists have developed a new way to detect and quantify various types of radiation damage to DNA, including clusters of oxidized bases and abasic sites. The test could help assess radiation risks for astronauts, improve cancer therapy, and distinguish between normal living and low-level radiation-induced damage.
Researchers conducted a Phase II trial of adenoviral p53 gene transfer with radiation therapy, showing 29% of patients achieved local tumor control and 12 of 15 had no active cancer. The study demonstrated considerable promise for combined treatments, comparing favorably to a control rate of less than 20% in patients treated with radia...
Researchers found that concurrent chemotherapy and daily chest radiation can help lung cancer patients live longer, with an average survival of 17 months. In contrast, sequential treatment resulted in an average survival of 14.6 months.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that most household members were exposed to significantly less radiation than the government allows. The study's findings suggest that outpatient care for thyroid cancer patients is safe and poses minimal risk to those around them.
A study published in Urology suggests that patients treated with radiation therapy for prostate cancer have a high chance of being disease-free after four years, with minimal risk of recurrence. Patients with favorable prognoses also show a lower risk of treatment failure sooner than those with less favorable prognoses.
TAPET technology, a genetically altered Salmonella bacteria, shows improved antitumor activity when combined with radiation therapy. The NIH/NCI-funded SBIR grant aims to confirm this benefit in animal studies and develop a 'triple play' treatment for solid tumors.
A new study has found that beta radiation treatment can prevent repeat blockages in heart vessels following angioplasty. The treatment was tested on patients who underwent balloon angioplasty for coronary artery disease and showed a significant reduction in recurrent blockage rates.
Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center are exploring the use of genetic algorithms to treat prostate cancer by improving how radiation is delivered. The formulas have been developed by medical physicist Yan Yu, Ph.D., who heads a task force on the subject for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.
The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai has begun treating patients with a next-generation radiation therapy system that allows physicians to deliver precise, three-dimensional radiation treatments. This technology enables the delivery of full doses of radiation to tumors while protecting surrounding normal tissues.
Researchers have discovered a new drug, pifithrin-alpha, that can protect healthy tissues from radiation damage and reduce side effects. The treatment strategy may allow for higher doses of therapy to be administered, improving cure rates.
Xie George Xu's 3D virtual man, VIP-Man, simulates radiation's effect on the skin, lens of the eye, optic nerve, and bone marrow with high accuracy. The model will enable accurate treatment planning for diseases requiring radiation therapy, revolutionizing radiation dosimetry in biomedical sciences and engineering.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has become the first medical center to use the GliaSite Radiation Therapy System, a device that delivers high doses of radiation directly into tumor tissue. This innovation aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients with malignant brain tumors.
Researchers found that blocking VEGF can significantly increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy against various types of cancer. The combination of anti-VEGF and radiation resulted in greater tumor reduction and slowed re-growth, even with minimal added toxicity.
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have found that radiation therapy helps patients with localized prostate cancer live longer. After examining the results of 1560 patients who received radiation therapy alone for prostate cancer, they discovered that those with high-risk disease benefited the most from higher doses of radiation.
A USC study suggests that radiation therapy is not necessary for DCIS patients with margin widths of 10mm or more, and may even be counterproductive due to side effects and costs. Patients with narrower margins may benefit from postoperative radiation therapy.
A combination of radiation and chemotherapy treatment significantly increased overall survival in esophageal cancer patients, with 22% surviving at least eight years after treatment. The study found that this combined therapy was associated with longer survival compared to radiation therapy alone.
Researchers found that tumor oxygen levels and blood flow are not predictable, which could hinder radiation therapy and drug delivery. The study's findings challenge previous assumptions and highlight the importance of measuring tumor oxygenation and blood flow in human tumors.
A landmark study involving women with invasive cervical cancer showed that adding chemotherapy to radiation therapy significantly improves survival rates and disease-free survival. The study found that 73% of patients who received both treatments survived for at least five years, compared to 58% of those given only radiation.
Researchers found that brief angiostatin exposure is sufficient to enhance the effects of radiation therapy. The combination of angiostatin and radiation resulted in significantly smaller tumors compared to other treatment groups.
A study conducted by University of California San Francisco expert Mac Roach found that high-risk prostate cancer patients who receive hormonal therapy in conjunction with radiotherapy have a 20% higher survival rate after eight years compared to those receiving radiotherapy alone. This suggests that prostate cancer patients may need t...
Researchers found that combining low doses of angiostatin with standard radiation therapy improves response rates without increasing toxicity. The combination causes significant growth inhibition in animal models, even in mice with large tumors.
A new study by Duke University Medical Center found that a combination of intensive, twice-daily radiation therapy and simultaneous chemotherapy can control cancer more frequently. The treatment resulted in a significant improvement in disease control and patient survival rates.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are developing new brain tumor treatment protocols that use 3D imaging to accurately target tumors, reducing radiation doses and side effects. The protocols involve combining lower-dose radiation with chemotherapy to increase survival rates and minimize long-term damage.
Researchers have found that radiation exposure can be passed down through generations, affecting cell growth and reproduction. The study used a sensitive model to demonstrate that male mice exposed to radiation may pass on detrimental effects to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A recent study published in the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology found that children with soft tissue sarcomas who did not respond well to chemotherapy can benefit from radiation therapy. The treatment was shown to improve survival rates by up to 40% in this patient population.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a novel death-receptor gene called KILLER/DR5 that responds to chemotherapy and radiation by killing cancer cells. The discovery provides new insights into how cancer cells are killed after treatment, with potential implications for improving cancer therapy.
Researchers will present studies on permanent prostate implants and radiation therapy for various cancers, including prostate cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer. The presentation highlights the benefits of these treatments in improving survival rates and quality of life for patients.
Researchers at Brown University have developed a drug and radiation regimen that demonstrates substantial activity in reducing locally advanced and inoperable tumors in the pancreas and stomach.
A new clinical trial has shown that combining chemotherapy with radiation therapy can improve the survival rate of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by 31% compared to radiation alone. The treatment, which included cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil, resulted in a three-year survival rate of 76% for those receiving the combination therapy.