A meta-analysis published in The Lancet Oncology reveals that men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer experience improved overall survival with the addition of hormone therapy to radiotherapy. The study found prolonged adjuvant hormone therapy benefits men, while neoadjuvant hormone therapy did not.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 18, 2022
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A study investigated the common use of extended radiation therapy for patients with metastatic cancer nearing the end of life. Despite guidelines advising against this practice, researchers found that it is still used in many cases. The study aims to shed light on this treatment approach and its implications for patient care.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateJan 14, 2022
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released a new clinical guideline outlining the use of external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to treat adult patients with primary liver cancers. The guidelines emphasize multidisciplinary care and provide evidence-based recommendations on indications, dosing, techniques, and trea...
SourceAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology·JournalPractical Radiation Oncology·DateJan 12, 2022
Researchers used AI tools to analyze tissue samples from 439 patients with head and neck cancers, identifying those who could benefit from reduced radiation therapy. The study aims to improve treatment decisions for patients, reducing side effects and improving quality of life.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·TypeImaging analysis·DateJan 6, 2022
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The study combined seven randomized clinical trials with 8,000 patients to compare overall and treatment-specific outcomes of Black and white men with localized prostate cancer who received radiation therapy. The results showed that there were significant racial disparities in response to radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateDec 29, 2021
Scientists have observed that ionizing radiation can cause intermolecular Coulombic decay in organic molecules, leading to damage in DNA and proteins. This new understanding could lead to the development of more effective substances for radiation therapy and improve knowledge of how radiation damages healthy tissue.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Chemistry·DateDec 27, 2021
A new post-surgery approach for treating HPV-related throat cancer uses low-dose radiation and spares the majority of patients from chemotherapy. The trial found high survival rates and quality of life in patients at medium risk for recurrence.
SourceECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 21, 2021
A recent study has identified a new mechanism by which oral cancer cells acquire radioresistance through the transfer of microRNA, specifically miR-503-3p. This discovery brings hope for the development of new treatments for radiation-resistant oral cancer.
SourceKumamoto University·JournalJournal of Extracellular Vesicles·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
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A team at Osaka University has initiated the world's first in-human investigator-initiated clinical trial of sodium astatine ([ <sup> 211 </sup> At]NaAt) injection for refractory differentiated thyroid cancer patients. The phase I trial evaluates safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of astatine for use in alpha therapy.
SourceOsaka University·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 29, 2021
A new UCL-led study found that people who survived childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, infections, and disorders of the immune system by age 45. The study also suggests that cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy face greater long-term health effects.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Europe·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 14, 2021
Researchers discovered that childhood cancer patients treated with abdominal or total body irradiation exhibit abnormalities in their adipose tissue, similar to those found in obese individuals with cardiometabolic disease. This suggests that strategies to reduce radiation dose to fat may be necessary to prevent long-term dysfunction i...
SourceRockefeller University·JournalJCI Insight·DateNov 9, 2021
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A study found that arginine treatment improved outcomes in cancer patients with brain metastases, showing a complete or partial response in nearly 78% of patients. The amino acid may be useful as an anticancer therapy when combined with radiotherapy or other treatments.
SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 5, 2021
A recent study published in PLOS ONE found that combining copper ions with a drug once used for treating alcoholism kills medulloblastoma cancer cells and prevents new ones from forming. The therapy also curtails the creation of cancer stem cells, which initiate tumor growth and recurrence.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 3, 2021
Researchers have identified genetic mutations in genes CBP and p300 that drive radiation resistance in head and neck tumors. Inhibiting these proteins with certain drugs makes tumor cells more susceptible to radiotherapy.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 3, 2021
A multi-center study demonstrated improved overall survival and quality of life for inoperable pancreatic cancer patients treated with MRIdian SMART, with a median survival of 26 months. The treatment showed low rates of major adverse events and was more effective than standard radiation therapy.
A new international meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials found that adding androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to definitive radiotherapy improves metastasis-free survival by 8% and overall survival by 7%. Prolonging adjuvant ADT for 18-36 months also shows similar benefits.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 27, 2021
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The NRG-RTOG 0815 trial found that adding androgen suppression to dose-escalated radiotherapy did not improve overall survival, but reduced rates of biochemical failure and distant metastases. Future studies are needed to identify subsets of patients who may benefit from this intervention.
A new analysis of US national data finds that external-beam radiation therapy is a proven treatment option for patients with unresectable liver cancer but is rarely prescribed, with only 3.6% of patients receiving it. The study suggests that institutional and regional practice patterns play a key role in driving treatment decisions.
SourceAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology·DateOct 25, 2021
A recent clinical trial found that a shortened course of radiation therapy after prostate removal surgery does not increase long-term side effects or lower quality of life compared to conventional treatment. Patients who underwent hypofractionated, post-operative radiation therapy experienced comparable genitourinary and gastrointestin...
SourceAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology·DateOct 25, 2021
A Phase III clinical trial found no significant increase in genitourinary or gastrointestinal toxicity with hypofractionated post-operative prostate bed radiotherapy compared to conventional radiotherapy. However, dose-escalated radiation therapy was not shown to be superior to conventional RT.
Scientists at Osaka University developed a novel system for targeted cancer radiation therapy using gold nanoparticles labeled with astatine-211. The nanoparticles are highly toxic to cancer cells while remaining localized, minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
SourceOsaka University·JournalJournal of Nanobiotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2021
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Researchers at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute use computer modeling to study the relationship between tumor-immune environment and radiation response. They discover that tumor cells will either escape immune predation or be eradicated based on the numbers of immune effector and suppressor cells present. The model hel...
SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalNeoplasia·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 18, 2021
Researchers identified a pattern that links the accumulation of amyloid beta (Aβ) proteins with a reduction of serotonin, which may help predict who will develop late-life depression. The study found that individuals expressing this pattern had more severe depressive symptoms.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalTranslational Psychiatry·DateOct 7, 2021
Researchers have developed a new cancer photodrug that can treat deep-seated tumors more effectively and with reduced toxicity. Copper cysteamine photosensitizers allow the production of reactive oxygen species to kill cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy cells.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalMaterials Today·DateSep 30, 2021
Researchers found that radiation therapy triggers heart muscle cells to express different genes and increase sodium ion channels, reducing arrhythmias. The treatment also continued to show benefits for at least two years in surviving patients.
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 24, 2021
A new study finds that left-sided breast cancer radiation therapy increases the risk of coronary artery disease in younger survivors, with a significant increase in risk seen at 10.5% for those who received left-sided radiation therapy compared to 5.8% for right-sided.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJACC CardioOncology·DateSep 21, 2021
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 observational studies found that radiation-induced cancer risks from radioactive iodine therapy are small. Higher dose levels may detectable in observational studies, but overall risk remains low.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateSep 17, 2021
A Dartmouth research team has been selected to present their abstract on a new advancement in Cherenkov imaging at the ASTRO Annual Meeting. The work, which involves designing a color-sensitive camera to image Cherenkov emission from patients, allows for more accurate quantification of radiation delivery and safe treatment.
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic have published results showing that Temporally Feathered Radiation Therapy (TFRT) is a safe and feasible approach to reduce toxicity in radiation treatment. The technique optimizes radiation delivery time to improve normal tissue recovery, potentially improving patient quality of life.
SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalRadiotherapy and Oncology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 1, 2021
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Researchers at McGill University identified proteins that drive cancer stem cells in brain tumours. Targeting the protein galectin1 may provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma when combined with radiation therapy. The study found significant improvement in tumour response to radiation therapy, resulting in expanded lifespan.
SourceMcGill University·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 31, 2021
A study by the Center for Cell-Based Therapy in São Paulo, Brazil, has discovered a set of biomarkers that can be used to predict which patients with glioblastoma may have tumors resistant to radiation therapy. The genetic signature helps doctors choose the best treatment option for these patients.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalFrontiers in Oncology·DateAug 19, 2021
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London confirmed HER2's role in predicting DCIS recurrence and response to adjuvant radiotherapy. HER2 overexpression is associated with a significantly increased risk of in situ recurrence.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalClinical Cancer Research·DateAug 11, 2021
Researchers found changes in erythrocyte morphology and nanoparticles on cell surfaces during radiation therapy, which may indicate treatment effectiveness or prognosis. The study suggests that analyzing these changes could lead to the development of a diagnostic method for assessing RT efficacy.
SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalInternational Journal of Biomedicine·DateJul 30, 2021
A new clinical guideline from ASTRO provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy to treat adult patients with soft tissue sarcoma, recommending optimal radiation dosing and techniques. The guideline also addresses the role of radiation therapy for retroperitoneal sarcomas.
SourceAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology·JournalPractical Radiation Oncology·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 27, 2021
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A WVU researcher led a task group to develop guidelines for reducing data transfer errors in radiation therapy. The measures aim to safeguard against medical errors in treatments that over half of all cancer patients receive.
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalMedical Physics·DateJul 13, 2021
Men with high-risk prostate cancer benefit from multimodality care, which includes hormone therapy and radiation. The study found significant differences in deaths when guideline-concordant multimodality care was not delivered.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJul 1, 2021
A study by Princess Margaret researchers found that AI-generated radiation treatments were deemed clinically acceptable for patients in most cases, with 89% of ML-treatments preferred over human-generated ones. However, physician preferences changed when actual treatment was at stake, reducing the use of ML-generated treatments to 61%....
SourceUniversity Health Network·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 3, 2021
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Researchers at University College London have pioneered a single-dose radiotherapy approach for breast cancer treatment that is as effective as traditional radiotherapy and avoids potential damage to nearby organs. The treatment, TARGIT-IORT, has been shown to reduce the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease and other cancers in patients.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalBritish Journal of Cancer·DateMay 28, 2021
Researchers found radiotherapy induces consistent genomic damage through DNA deletions, which can lead to poor outcomes. Targeting error-prone DNA repair mechanisms may enhance radiotherapy efficacy.
SourceJackson Laboratory·JournalNature Genetics·DateMay 27, 2021
A new study led by UT Southwestern scientists shows that an experimental drug, avasopasem manganese (AVA), enhances radiation's capacity to kill tumors while protecting healthy tissue from collateral damage. The findings could provide a much-needed boost to radiation treatments used against various tumor types.
SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateMay 20, 2021
A small molecule drug enhances the killing effect of radiotherapy by selectively generating hydrogen peroxide in cancer cells, which are more susceptible to its toxic effects. The study demonstrates synergistic effects in mouse models of lung and pancreatic cancer.
SourceUniversity of Iowa Health Care·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateMay 13, 2021
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A study at Karolinska Institutet found that low PDGFRb protein levels are associated with better radiotherapy results in women with early-stage DCIS. Combining PDGFRb blocking drugs may improve treatment efficacy.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalClinical Cancer Research·DateMay 5, 2021
The review highlights focused, high-dose radiation's potential to destroy small tumors with minimal impact on surrounding normal tissue. Researchers aim to tailor radiotherapy to optimize benefits and minimize risks through advanced techniques like stereotactic body radiation therapy and radiosurgery.
SourceUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center·DateMay 3, 2021
A phase 1 clinical trial found that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is safe for treating patients with multiple metastases. The treatment used precisely targeted beams of high doses of radiation to destroy tumors, reducing damage to noncancerous tissue.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalJAMA Oncology·DateApr 22, 2021
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Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed personalized, 3D-printed shields to shield patients undergoing radiation therapy. The device can reduce tissue injury by up to 15% in the gastrointestinal tract for prostate cancer patients, and by up to 30% in the mouth for head and neck cancer patients.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalAdvanced Science·DateApr 22, 2021
A comparative effectiveness study investigates COVID-19's association with radiation therapy benefits and risks in simulated patients. The study found that standard radiation therapy may increase mortality risk among COVID-19 patients.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMar 29, 2021
Researchers at UPMC demonstrated that allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can mitigate acute radiation syndrome, a condition known as total body irradiation. ASCs were found to improve survival rates and repair damage to the hematopoietic system in mice exposed to high levels of radiation.
SourceAlphaMed Press·JournalStem Cells Translational Medicine·DateMar 16, 2021
Researchers investigated the use of lithium chloride to promote restoration of oral mucosa integrity and taste function after radiation. The study found that LiCl alleviated weight loss and tongue ulceration while promoting epithelial cell proliferation and inhibiting transition in tongue mucosa.
SourceInternational Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research·JournalJournal of Dental Research·DateMar 11, 2021
Cancers resistant to radiotherapy may be rendered susceptible through immunotherapy treatment, according to a new study. The research found that profiling the immune landscape of cancers before therapy can identify patients who are likely to respond well or poorly to radiotherapy.
SourceInstitute of Cancer Research·JournalJournal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer·DateMar 7, 2021
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A University of Chicago study has identified multiple targets to improve cancer therapy outcomes. By depleting Ter cells and blocking artemin signaling, researchers found enhanced control of tumor burden in mice.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateFeb 24, 2021
Researchers at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center identified a new approach combining an anti-psychotic drug, a statin and radiation to improve overall survival in mice with glioblastoma. The triple combination extended median survival 4-fold compared to radiation alone, providing hope for improved treatment options.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateFeb 9, 2021
The BeamSite Cherenkov imaging camera system captures real-time images of the beam directly on the patient, allowing radiation oncologists to verify accuracy of dose and beam delivery. This technology has improved treatment quality, precision, and patient safety during radiation therapy.
SourceDartmouth Health·JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics·DateFeb 4, 2021
A combination of reduced-dose radiotherapy using IMRT combined with concurrent cisplatin met the threshold for disease control and quality of life in good-risk patients with HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. This approach yields improved outcomes compared to standard treatment, with lower rates of acute toxicities.
SourceNRG Oncology·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·DateJan 29, 2021
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The NRG Oncology trial shows improved in-field tumor control with adaptive radiotherapy, increasing local-regional tumor control by 11% and primary tumor control by 17%. The study's results suggest individualizing radiotherapy dose prescriptions according to patient's intrinsic sensitivity for better survival outcomes.
Researchers found that two families of gut bacteria interfere with radiotherapy in mice, reducing the effectiveness of treatment. The study identified a short-chain fatty acid called butyrate as the key compound responsible for this effect, which interferes with the activation of cytotoxic T cells and dendritic cells.
SourceLudwig Institute for Cancer Research·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateJan 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a decrease in radiotherapy treatment courses, particularly among older patients. The new study reveals that the English NHS adapted its services quickly to protect patients, with some types of cancer seeing increased use of radiotherapy.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·DateJan 22, 2021
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Dartmouth researchers have developed a method to convert standard linear accelerators to deliver ultra-high-dose rate radiation therapy beams, known as FLASH. The beams have been shown to protect normal tissues from excess damage while maintaining the same treatment effect on tumor tissues.
For older patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, omitting postoperative radiation therapy did not compromise survival or increase risk of distant metastasis. Local recurrence rates were higher in those who didn't receive radiation therapy.
SourceAmerican Association for Cancer Research·DateDec 9, 2020
A new study found that physicians did not recognize significant symptoms in over half of breast cancer patients who reported pain, itchy skin, swelling, or fatigue during radiation therapy. The under-recognition was more common among younger patients and those from Black backgrounds, suggesting the need for better symptom detection met...
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·DateDec 9, 2020
Researchers developed biodegradable esophageal stents using 3D printing to treat radiation esophagitis, promoting tissue regeneration and mitigating inflammatory reactions. This breakthrough could improve patient outcomes and quality of life for those suffering from this condition.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalBiomaterials·DateNov 10, 2020