| 单词 | radiation therapy |
| 例句 | Some patients who received radiation therapy actually fared worse, especially if the treatment was on the left side. Women with breast cancer of the milk duct 'could need less treatment' 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Helm was diagnosed with throat cancer in the late '90s and eventually lost his voice after radiation therapy. Levon Helm, drummer and singer for the Band, dies of cancer 2012-04-19T19:39:00Z After almost dying in a car crash, Elliott underwent radiation therapy. Missy Elliott returns with two new singles 2012-08-27T11:15:12Z Three years after surgery and proton beam radiation therapy for a sacral chordoma there is no sign of recurrence. I woke up at age 35 2013-03-22T00:00:00Z Several operations and aggressive radiation therapy to neutralize what he called “the gray eel” left him paralyzed from the waist down. Reynolds Price, a Literary Voice of the South, Dies at 77 2011-01-21T06:23:00Z Following surgery, he received radiation therapy at Prague's Proton Therapy Center. British boy gets first proton treatment in Prague 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z He underwent chemo and radiation therapy and was put on a highly restricted diet, “mostly just fruits and vegetables.” Hong Kong's Conceptual Circus 2010-05-10T11:00:00Z Traditionally, surgery was the only method for treating cancer; it wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century that scientists began experimenting with radiation therapy. 'Some beautiful things are happening': behind Jim Allison's quest to cure cancer 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Along with natural wellness therapies, the entertainer will be treated with a “short course of photon radiation therapy,” adds the statement. Olivia Newton-John Puts Tour On Hold after Cancer Diagnosis 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z When Koerner accompanied his brother to radiation therapy, the doctors asked Richard to lie down, so that they could lower a topographical lead mask over his chest. What a Japanese-American Artist Inherited from the Atomic Bomb 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z The goal is to use newly discovered drugs in combination with immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy to attack pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer discovery opens the door for new clinical trial 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The promising work may well provide treatment options for cancer patients in the future, undergoing radiation therapy. 'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The compound could offer dermatologists a powerful new tool for treating and even preventing skin damage from overexposure to the sun, radiation therapy, or chemical burns. Synthetic ‘super melanin’ speeds skin repair 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z CRT has been the standard treatment for cervical cancer since 1999, but despite improvements in radiation therapy techniques cancer returns in up to 30% of cases. Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z For some, treatment may never be needed because they have a slow-growing form of the disease, but those with more aggressive prostate cancer are often first treated with surgery or radiation therapy. Promising new options for treating aggressive prostate cancer 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Anti-inflammatory drugs given to patients during radiation therapy can dampen the inflammation in the lungs, called pneumonitis, but not all patients respond equally well. Human Lung Chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z In an interview with The Times, she said she had surgery and radiation therapy, but declined to follow medical advice that she also have chemotherapy, electing instead to undergo homeopathic treatments. Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' and 'Step by Step' star, dead at 76 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Chemotherapy or radiation therapy also have limited effectiveness. Mutation-specific peptide vaccine against midline gliomas used in patients 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Supplements like this, also used in cancer patients on Earth during radiation therapy, can alleviate gastrointestinal side effects of radiation exposure. Spending time in space can harm the human body 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Treatment options include bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Majority Leader Scalise diagnosed with cancer, promises to continue working 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Now researchers are exploring differences in the timing of radiation therapy. Adjusting Your Body Clock May Stave Off Cancer 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Rectal cancer researchers have pulled off a daunting feat, demonstrating in a large clinical trial that patients do just as well without radiation therapy as with it. Rectal Cancer Patients Could Be Spared the Brutal Effects of Radiation 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z But along with radiation therapy, he received a new intravenous drug called a “checkpoint inhibitor.” How Jimmy Carter boosted a life-saving cancer drug 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z If you develop colon cancer, several treatments are available including surgery, radiation therapy and drug treatments, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Also missing from the plan, he said, are a catheterization lab, a site for M.R.I.s, capacity to offer chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer, and a sophisticated telehealth capacity. Military Plans New $435 Million Health Facility at Guantánamo Bay 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z He had 25 sessions of radiation therapy, all while overseeing the Netherlands' World Cup qualification campaign. Netherlands boss Van Gaal's private cancer ordeal 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Turner missed a few weeks of City Council meetings while receiving his radiation therapy in August and September. Houston mayor discloses that he had cancer surgery, therapy 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z In recent months, Couric said, she has undergone a lumpectomy and radiation therapy — the treatment recommended for her Stage 1A cancer diagnosis. Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis and treatment: 'I’ve felt fine' 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Cancer experts typically recommend avoiding radiation therapy throughout pregnancy, and most chemotherapy drugs during the first trimester. New abortion laws jeopardize cancer treatment for pregnant patients 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Therapeutic applications of ionizing radiation, called radiation therapy or radiotherapy, have existed since the discovery of x- rays and nuclear radioactivity. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Note that chemotherapy is similar to internal radiation therapy in that the cancer treatment is injected into the body, but differs in that chemotherapy uses chemical rather than radioactive substances to kill the cancer cells. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Researchers are investigating radiation therapy that relies on electrically charged carbon atoms, which contain six protons and six neutrons, making them much more massive than individual protons. Physics Particles Fly as Practical Tools 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The CT scan Blue needed next would be another $2,500, and radiation therapy after that could cost at least $9,500 more. Perspective | My dog needed advanced cancer treatment. The price tag stunned me. 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z In radiation therapy, high-energy, carefully targeted beams of radiation are used to kill the cancerous cells because the radiation damages the genetic material of these cells. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Where surgery is inappropriate, radiation therapy can be used to reduce the size of a tumor or ablate portions of the adrenal cortex. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z More neurologists and rheumatologists — and because he had cancer 20 years earlier and radiation therapy to his neck and chest to treat it, he saw a couple of oncologists. He Could Barely Walk and Had to Give Up Golf. What Was Wrong? 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z It has been three years since Ms. Collins’s hysterectomy and radiation therapy. Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise, Especially Among Black Women 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z When I asked the specialist on the phone whether Blue’s pet insurance policy would reimburse me for this type of radiation therapy, the answer was yes. Perspective | My dog needed advanced cancer treatment. The price tag stunned me. 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Tonsil cancer treatments can include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Paul Arthurs: Oasis guitarist known as Bonehead diagnosed with cancer 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z He said he has undergone a total of 25 radiation therapy treatments. Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z But after a course of radiation therapy his symptoms went away. Why patients are flocking to India for surgery 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z She had surgery on Sept. 27 and will begin radiation therapy this week. Florida surgeon general refuses state senator’s mask request, drawing bipartisan rebuke 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Another, whose father recently completed radiation therapy for eye cancer, said he wouldn’t even hesitate to try to save his two mutts. Perspective | My dog needed advanced cancer treatment. The price tag stunned me. 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z She said she completed radiation therapy in May amid a busy hearing schedule, including one treatment two days after her father died. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she had breast cancer, is doing well 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z As Kale was waiting on his promotion, he was also waiting to get a lab to advance his research on making radiation therapy more effective in cancer treatment. Dalit scientists face barriers in India’s top science institutes 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z "I knew what it was... I started to look for alternatives to the radiation therapy." Why patients are flocking to India for surgery 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z U Hla Min, a rice farmer in central Myanmar, was getting regular radiation therapy for cancer when the military seized power on Feb. 1. In Myanmar, Health Care’s Collapse Takes Its Own Toll 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z But it quickly calmed her fears about the radiation therapy she needed to go through, which was causing her severe anxiety. The Healing Power of Music 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Oncology Spa Solutions taught her how to modify facial treatments for people receiving cancer treatments, what products are good for patients’ skin and how to pretreat skin for chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Mississippi esthetician uses self-care for cancer patients 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z Notably, patients with blood and lymph node cancers may experience a blunted response to vaccines, along with patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Are the coronavirus vaccines safe for someone with cancer or dementia? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Instead, the discovery that his cancer was in his bones and lymph nodes pointed to targeted radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and, most recently, immunotherapy. New Scan Finds Prostate Cancer Cells Hiding in the Body 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Treatment options for breast cancer patients include: surgery; radiation therapy that kills cancer cells; chemotherapy; hormone therapy and targeted therapy. Illinois Editorial Roundup: 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z One year ago: The Supreme Court said 86-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas, and there was no evidence of the disease remaining. Today in History 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z Collins tries to begin treatments at least two weeks prior to when the patient receives chemotherapy and radiation therapy to help build up their moisture balance to alleviate radiation burns and extra dryness. Mississippi esthetician uses self-care for cancer patients 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z The radiation therapy allowed for a significantly faster clinical recovery, researchers wrote. Lung radiation helps coronavirus pneumonia patients recover faster, study says 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z In August 2019, she underwent radiation therapy to treat pancreatic cancer. Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves hospital and 'doing well' at home 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Rather, patients are routinely monitored and referred for surgery or radiation therapy only if their cancer begins to grow or show molecular signs of aggression. Before Prostate Surgery, Consider ‘Active Surveillance’ 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z I've had two cancer surgeries and one round of radiation therapy, and I'd like to share my perspective as it bears on your contention. Responses to “The Cancer Industry: Hype vs. Reality” 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z According to news site The Global Times, he went on to develop the world's first whole body gamma knife in 1996 - a type of radiation therapy used to treat tumours. The noted Wuhan victims of the coronavirus 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z In August, she announced she’d completed radiation therapy after a malignancy was found on her pancreas. Analysis | The Health 202: 'Tis the season to buy CBD products — thanks to Congress 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Though the surgery was a success, she was recommended to undergo six weeks of radiation therapy to prevent the cancer from returning. Mom with aggressive cancer will likely lose eyesight, upper teeth during treatment 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z For women with a history of radiation therapy to the chest or preinvasive breast cancer, “chemoprevention is an important option,” Dr. Pace said. Shifting the Focus of Breast Cancer to Prevention 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z The 86-year-old Ginsburg, a justice since 1993, underwent radiation therapy in August to treat a cancerous tumor on her pancreas after having two cancerous nodules in her left lung removed last December. U.S. Supreme Court to tackle gay rights, guns, abortion and Trump 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z He and his colleagues wanted to test the efficacy of a treatment regimen commonly followed by people with a certain type of early-stage breast cancer: surgery followed by the drug tamoxifen and radiation therapy. An AI boost for clinical trials 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Grönke says that senescent cells “play a big role after cancer treatment”, developing as a result of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The science of senolytics: how a new pill could spell the end of ageing 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z The event came a little over a week after Ginsburg disclosed that she had completed three weeks of outpatient radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and is now disease-free. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg: ‘On my way’ to being ‘very well’ after radiation treatment 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Ginsburg, 86, recently completed three weeks of radiation therapy at a New York City hospital to treat a malignant tumor on her pancreas. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I'm 'alive and on my way to being very well' 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z The 86-year-old justice recently completed three weeks of radiation therapy at a New York City hospital to treat a malignant tumor on her pancreas. Ruth Bader Ginsburg marvels at 'Notorious RBG' nickname after getting honorary law degree 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared alert and in good spirits on Monday as she made her first public appearance since completing a three-week course of radiation therapy to treat pancreatic cancer. U.S. Justice Ginsburg makes first appearance since latest cancer scare 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The 86-year-old justice recently completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas. After cancer treatment, Ginsburg to receive honorary degree 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Ms Ginsburg received three weeks of radiation therapy in New York in August after the tumour was discovered, the court said. US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for cancer 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent radiation therapy to treat a tumor on her pancreas, a court spokeswoman said on Friday. U.S. Justice Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas: spokeswoman 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z It is injected before treatment and stays in place during radiation therapy before being naturally absorbed. Prostate gel spacer reduces bowel damage 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z After surgery to remove Ashton’s kidney, there was radiation therapy and chemotherapy. He voted for Trump. Now he and his wife raise their son from opposite sides of the border 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court announced Friday that Ginsburg underwent three weeks of outpatient radiation therapy beginning Aug. 5. After cancer treatment, Ginsburg to receive honorary degree 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z She wants to study radiation therapy technology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and perhaps, eventually, start working toward a doctorate. ‘I Put My Work In’: Honest College Applicants Await Their Fates 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z These patients are treated with chemotherapy and sometimes radiation therapy. For Alex Trebek, the Toughest Question: Can He Face Down Pancreatic Cancer? 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Aside from chemotherapy and radiation therapy, there are a handful of other treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Pancreatic cancer: 5 things you need to know 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z "The other day I had some brain lesions zapped with special radiation therapy," says Kris. 'Why I wanted a tattoo on my mastectomy scar' 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z He spent about two years away from the company, traveling with his family and undergoing radiation therapy, before recovering from the disease and deciding he wanted to do something different. Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire investor, dies at 65 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z And she said they were timid about treating her after the Mexican infusions, refusing to buck decades of traditional radiation therapy. Perspective | How much would you pay for one more day, one more month with someone you love? 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z She said the natural treatments were "doing really well", although radiation therapy was also involved. Olivia Newton-John reveals cancer battle 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Lawton said Friday during an interview with The Associated Press that standard initial treatments of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy can rein in the tumor for a while, providing a good quality of life. Neurosurgeon: McCain among many patients who halt treatment 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses a single beam of high-energy protons to treat cancer. Tennessee editorial roundup 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z In response to the stress of chemo or radiation therapy, the cancer cells form even more tumor microtubes and stronger networks, he explained. Cells Talk and Help One Another via Tiny Tube Networks 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z Holland has shown that corticosteroids can reduce the effectiveness of radiation therapy in humans6 and that there are optimal times to administer radiation in mice7. Medicine’s secret ingredient — it’s in the timing 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z In an effort to reduce the long-term impact, Slade will undergo proton radiation therapy at St. Jude’s to hopefully eradicate the tumor and keep it from growing back. Community rallies behind 10-year-old during tumor treatment 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z But more radiation therapy would be needed to eradicate the cancer and keep her alive. Trump’s new suspension of refugees leaves some at risk of dying, doctors say 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z The institute provides the island’s only radiation therapy. Lawsuit filed over Maui cancer institute’s land leases 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z Ruthenium-106 is used for radiation therapy to treat eye tumors and sometimes as a source of energy to power satellites. Russia named as likely source of European radioactivity spike 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z All of the women reached menopause naturally, none because of a hysterectomy, oophorectomy, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Younger women who are underweight may be more prone to early menopause 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z They provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. 16 High-Paying Jobs That Won't Overwork You 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Developing proton therapy's physical advantages — in particular its ability to focus and thus lower the overspill of radiation — would make it the best treatment for most patients who need radiation therapy. Three ways to make proton therapy affordable 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z The hospital said Saturday that the doctors may review MRI scans and further assess Liu’s liver function before deciding on whether to use radiation therapy, immunotherapy and other treatments. Foreign experts see China’s Nobel laureate; prognosis grim 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z The highlight was the low-energy linear particle accelerator, or linac, previously used in radiation therapy in the former hospital building that’s been renovated into Madison Hall. Accelerating Research: JMU Shows off high-tech equipment 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z Lexi, 22, spent last week at home in Florida with her mother and accompanied her as she underwent radiation therapy. Report: Lexi Thompson's mom, Judy, diagnosed with uterine cancer - Golf Digest 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Sophia, 19, recently graduated from Homestead High School and will soon be headed to Indiana University in Bloomington to study radiation therapy. LA native finds home, job at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z The technology is now commonly used during surgery and to direct radiation therapy, too. Do M.R.I. Scans Cause Any Harm? 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z The "Physical" singer, who battled breast cancer 25 years ago, is undergoing a short course of photon radiation therapy supplemented with other natural wellness therapies, according to People magazine. Olivia Newton-John is 'totally confident' following cancer diagnosis 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z That day, prosecutors allege, Blaszczak learned that Medicare was planning to cut the amount it reimburses doctors who used certain types of therapy on cancer patients: intensity modulated radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy. Target of Medicare insider trading case boasted he was “unstoppable at best” 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z “In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows.” Olivia Newton-John puts tour on hold after breast cancer diagnosis 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Newton-John said she will complete “a short course of photon radiation therapy” and hopes to perform later this year. Olivia Newton-John says she has breast cancer; cancels tour 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Those therapies include a short course of photon radiation therapy in addition to "natural wellness therapies," the statement said. Olivia Newton-John has a new cancer diagnosis; her June shows are postponed 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z By the early 1960s, radiation therapy was becoming more refined, too, with cobalt beams and linear accelerators allowing for targeted dosages that didn’t wreak such damage in surrounding tissue. When Henrietta Lacks had cervical cancer, it was a ‘death sentence.’ Her cells would help change that. 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z The number of men getting standard radiation therapy fell over that same time period, according to Medicare, to 47,512 from 66,549. Popular Prostate Cancer Therapy Is Short, Intense and Unproved 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z Regina Feltner, a retired nurse, was recovering from side effects of radiation therapy when she got the notice that her heat would be cut off. Trump Budget Cuts Put Struggling Americans on Edge 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Last year between radiation therapy sessions, he watched the Chicago Cubs finally win a World Series, and the UW Huskies whip Oregon in football. Peter Sherwin, ‘cantankerous’ and kindhearted Seattle monorail promoter, dies at 70 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z Fresh-frozen tumour samples from patients who were not previously treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy were obtained from multiple countries with informed consent and local Institutional Review Board approval. Integrated genomic characterization of oesophageal carcinoma : Nature : Nature Research 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z A risk of tooth extraction after radiation therapy is the condition known as osteoradionecrosis, for which there is no cure. What about ‘do no harm’? 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z While not a candidate for surgery, he was recommended for chemotherapy in conjunction with radiation therapy. Why don’t we treat our teeth as if they are part of our overall health? 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z It’s more expensive than alternatives like intensity-modulated radiation therapy, but isn’t proven to be any better. The Problem With One-Size-Fits-All Health Insurance 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z What I needed was radiation therapy with pinpoint accuracy. A Race Against Time: the Further I Got Into My Pregnancy, the More My Body Fed a Tumor Near My Brain 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z "National radiation therapy strategy with realistic short-, mid- and long-term goals should be developed and incorporated into comprehensive national cancer control plans," she said. Cancer Patients in Poorer Countries Often Go Without Radiation 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z The first study reviewed national cancer data and found that survival rates for older lung cancer patients treated with radiation therapy increased dramatically between 2004 and 2012. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The guidelines don't offer a single formula for which patients need radiation therapy, Edge noted. More Breast Cancer Patients Should Get Radiation, New Guidelines Say 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z But "another finding -- one that is counterintuitive -- is that high expression of these genes is also related to more effective chemotherapy and radiation therapy," said Karpen. 14 Genes That May Affect Cancer Treatment 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Parent was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and struggled immensely with scar tissue and atrophy of the muscle following her lumpectomy, radiation therapy and lymph node resection. Massachusetts dragon boat team helps rebuild after cancer 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z And obstacles to radiation therapy access should be addressed in the planning phase, she added. Cancer Patients in Poorer Countries Often Go Without Radiation 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z For more on radiation therapy for lung cancer, visit the American Cancer Society. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z One-quarter underwent combination chemo/radiation therapy, prompting a survival rate of 12 months. Do Too Many Lung Cancer Patients Miss Out on Surgery? 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z The brain cancer -- called glioblastoma multiforme -- is often treated with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Extensive Surgery Best for an Aggressive Brain Cancer: Study 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z An analysis of insurance records found that cancer patients often undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery in their final 30 days. Useless Treatments Common in Young, Terminal Cancer Patients 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z "To eradicate this disparity, efforts should be made to improve access to radiation therapy," Fidarova said in a society news release. Cancer Patients in Poorer Countries Often Go Without Radiation 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z "We were pretty astounded to see the number of patients who don't receive any treatment at all -- it's almost equal to the numbers who receive radiation therapy. These patients might benefit from SBRT," he said. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The chemo and radiation therapy that saved them may promote cancer later in life. Obama’s Pointless Cancer ‘Moonshot’ 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z But it hasn't been clear if radiation therapy after surgery improved survival. Radiation May Help After Surgery for 'Soft-Tissue' Cancers 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z When men do opt for treatment, surgery and radiation therapy are the main approaches. Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Depression 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z The first floor includes radiation therapy and the second floor will house treatments including chemotherapy. Work moves ahead on $25 million cancer center in Port Huron 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z The improvement observed by Farach and his colleagues might be due to radiation therapy used more appropriately on patients who will benefit most, he explained. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Half received the traditional radiation therapy program of 41 treatments over eight weeks, while the others received slightly higher doses during 28 treatments over about 5.5 weeks. Shorter, Intensive Radiation Works for Prostate Cancer: Study 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z She is set to undergo surgery in the next few days, radiation therapy and will be put on medication, but her chances of survival are good, she said. Janice Dickinson diagnosed with breast cancer: 'Don't feel sorry for me, this is not a pity party' 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The researchers found that 30 percent did not receive radiation therapy within the recommended time or did not receive the treatment at all. Distance Matters for Quality Rectal Cancer Care 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Focused ultrasound uses soundwaves to destroy damaged tissue deep within the body, doing away with the need for incisions or radiation therapy. John Grisham book turns spotlight on futuristic cancer treatment 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Despite these findings, patients with advanced-stage lung cancer or those who are good surgical candidates shouldn't be tempted to consider radiation therapy as an alternative to surgery or chemotherapy, Lichtenfeld said. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z For more about radiation therapy for breast cancer, see the American Cancer Society. With Early Breast Cancer, Targeted Radiation Shows Promise 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z It found a low risk of complications, including those related to radiation therapy, and no significant treatment delays. Breast Reconstruction: Deciding on Timing 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Among patients diagnosed and treated at the same facility, those who traveled 50 miles or more were less likely to undergo radiation therapy than those who traveled less than 12.5 miles, Lin's team reported. Distance Matters for Quality Rectal Cancer Care 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z While all patients eventually completed their radiation therapy regimens, they were prolonged an average of one week for those who missed two or more treatment sessions. Cancer Patients Who Miss Radiation Treatments at High Risk for Relapse 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z Clinical trials are needed to determine whether radiation therapy is as effective as surgery in early stage patients, he noted. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The researchers behind the new study randomly assigned just over 2,000 women with breast cancer in the United Kingdom to undergo one of three radiation therapy approaches after having small cancerous tumors surgically removed. With Early Breast Cancer, Targeted Radiation Shows Promise 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Currently, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are the most common treatments for cancer. Boston doctor using tiny drones to target cancer 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z "Travel burden clearly creates a barrier to radiation therapy access for rectal cancer patients," said study author Chun Chieh Lin, director of health services research at the American Cancer Society. Distance Matters for Quality Rectal Cancer Care 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Diagnosed last summer with Stage 4 cancer of the salivary gland, Rolfing is returning to commentating for the first time since surgery and radiation therapy. Mark Rolfing making comeback from cancer at Kapalua 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Patients receiving conventional radiation therapy undergo relatively small doses of radiation on a daily basis over the course of several weeks, Farach said. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z According to Yarnold, the study revealed that three weeks of partial breast radiation therapy produced fewer side effects but seemed just as effective as whole breast radiation over five years. With Early Breast Cancer, Targeted Radiation Shows Promise 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z "Most likely, the increased risk of heart disease is from the treatment of the cancer with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, more so than the actual cancer," Zaorsky said. Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Adult Heart Disease Risk 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z The average time elapsed was 38 days from diagnosis and 84 days between surgery and the start of radiation therapy, the study found. Distance Matters for Quality Rectal Cancer Care 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z The Swiss research team randomly assigned nearly 700 patients with glioblastoma to one of two follow-up treatments after all had completed chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Electromagnetic Waves May Help Fight Deadly Brain Cancer 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z The national data didn't provide details on what form of radiation therapy patients received, either conventional or SBRT. New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Currently, hyperthermia treatment is sometimes used in combination with radiation therapy for a variety of cancers and is used experimentally for other tumors, Dr. Inman says. Scientists Study Whether Hyperthermia Treatment Makes Chemo More Effective 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z In addition, radiation therapy directed toward the chest cavity region also increases heart disease odds, he said. Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Adult Heart Disease Risk 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z And Siesling said that in the Netherlands, the time involved in follow-up radiation therapy may discourage some women from going that route, especially those in rural areas who are needed on farms. Breast-conserving surgery plus radiation increases survival rates for women with early-stage cancer 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z She underwent radiation therapy on her brain to shrink the five tumors found there. When Mother and Daughter Both Have Breast Cancer 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z He underwent four rounds of radiation therapy and Keytruda every three weeks. Jimmy Carter's Recovery Highlights Power of New Cancer Treatments 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z And when they got back, Abaad started seven weeks of intense radiation therapy. The mask protected him from radiation; then it became a work of art 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z After radiation therapy, the blood stem cells that Brown received, and from which his T cells developed, were therefore immune to HIV. Disease: Closing the door on HIV : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z The website of the Susan G. Komen foundation, for example, advises that "overall survival with lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is the same as with mastectomy." Breast-conserving surgery plus radiation increases survival rates for women with early-stage cancer 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The women did not receive radiation therapy as part of their first course of treatment. Survival Improves for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z She goes to school in Montgomery County, 250 miles south of the radiation therapy she is receiving for a rare type of cancer. Peyton’s Awesome Virtual Self, a robot that allows girl with cancer to attend school 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Treatments for these cancers include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, the details of which will vary depending on the exact staging and location of the tumor. FDA-Approved Vaccines Can Prevent HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancers 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Reliable markers could eliminate surgery and radiation therapy for many women diagnosed with a type of cancer that often does not progress beyond its non-invasive form. Molecular biology: Marked progress : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Intense radiation therapy shortens treatment by weeks and is far less expensive for patients, the study authors explained. Shorter Radiation Treatment Works for Early Breast Cancers: Study 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z The three procedures where there was no significant relationship between physician competition and price were intensity-modulated radiation therapy, shoulder arthroscopy and kidney stone fragmentation. Study: Medical Prices Higher in Areas Where Large Doctor Groups Dominate 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Among the children whose mothers were diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy, 69 percent were exposed to chemotherapy before birth, about 3 percent to radiation therapy and 5.4 percent to both chemotherapy and radiation. Cancer Treatment Should Proceed for Pregnant Women: Study 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Authorities say Columbus Regional submitted falsely high claims for services, for radiation therapy at higher levels than was provided and also violated the law that prohibits kickbacks for referrals. Georgia, feds settle allegations against hospital system 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z The rate of second stroke was even higher -- 33 percent -- among patients who received cranial radiation therapy for their childhood cancer, the study revealed. Childhood Cancer Survivors Who've Had One Stroke at Risk of Second 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z "At this time, the shorter radiation therapy is offered to a select group of women," Bernik added. Shorter Radiation Treatment Works for Early Breast Cancers: Study 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z The majority of women get a lumpectomy, sometimes with radiation therapy, sometimes without. Breast Cancer Treatment and D.C.I.S.: Answers to Questions About New Findings 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The study authors found that the addition of radiation therapy did not appear to save any more lives compared to just surgery alone. Early Stage Breast Cancer Far From a Death Sentence: Study 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z We were both going through radiation therapy for cancer. Frank Gifford, N.F.L. Player and Broadcaster, Dies at 84 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z The local surgeon was very decisive; he talked about removing the breast or removing the tumor and doing radiation therapy. Getting a Second Opinion May Save More Than Your Breast 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z The company recommends that those undergoing their treatment avoid radiation therapy and drugs that are commonly used for treatment and palliative care in cancer. Conspiracy Fears Dominate Life And Death Of Autism Doctor Bradstreet 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z As is the case with many cancers, doctors must balance the risks and side effects of radiation therapy against its potential benefits when deciding if it's right for a particular patient. Study Questions Radiation Use for 'Low-Risk' Prostate Cancers 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z She spends most days receiving radiation therapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer at Thomas Jefferson University hospital. A scramble to house patients, families during US pope visit 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z When his radiation therapy was announced in December 2012, his office said he planned to maintain his regular schedule. Governors who have dealt with illness or serious injury 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z And about 200,000 of those patients will receive whole brain radiation therapy, according to background information with the study. Targeted Radiation to Treat Brain Tumors May Be Best: Study 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The researchers showed that even with state-of-the-art radiation therapy, which includes better imaging and higher doses, obesity was associated with worse outcomes, Samadi said. Excess Weight Linked to Worse Prostate Cancer Prognosis 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z "These results allow one's physician to consider personalized doses of radiation therapy based on the underlying nature of a patient's cancer," he said. Study Questions Radiation Use for 'Low-Risk' Prostate Cancers 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z One is intensity modulated radiation therapy or IMRT, which shapes the beams more precisely and sends stronger radiation doses to some parts of the body and weaker doses to others. Radiation: Evolving Choices in Cancer Treatment 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z In addition, men who were candidates for radiation therapy in any of the groups also received that treatment, according to the study. Early Chemo May Boost Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z The study also found that patients who received whole-brain radiation therapy did not live any longer than those who went through more targeted radiation, even though they were less likely to experience recurring brain tumors. Targeted Radiation to Treat Brain Tumors May Be Best: Study 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The research team found that 32 percent received hormone therapy only, 6 percent received radiation therapy only, 52 percent received hormone therapy plus radiation, and 10 percent received neither treatment. Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy May Help Some Prostate Cancer Patients 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Snook's team recently showed that radiation therapy followed by a therapeutic vaccine significantly amplified the immune response and shrank tumours in a mouse model of colorectal cancer6. Drug development: Mix and match : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Sparing the costs and toxicity of radiation therapy, which these women would likely need, is worth a lot, besides reducing the risk of invasive cancer warranting treatment later on. What We Might Learn From The Early-Stage Breast Cancer Disclosures Of Sandra Lee and Rita Wilson 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z He said his radiation therapy treatment did not keep him from working. Life Alert accused of sexual harassment in ex-worker's lawsuit 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Whole-brain radiation therapy involves exposing the entire brain to 20-minute doses of radiation once a day for between 10 and 15 days, Brown said. Targeted Radiation to Treat Brain Tumors May Be Best: Study 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The investigators then focused on 318 patients treated with hormone therapy alone and 318 who received hormone therapy and radiation therapy. Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy May Help Some Prostate Cancer Patients 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Gross said that the rising costs stemmed largely from big increases in the cost of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Costlier Breast Cancer Treatments Linked to Better Survival 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Additionally, the researchers expressed concern about the numbers of men being treated with radiation therapy, regardless of their tumor specifics. Are Too Many Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment? 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z However, in the new study, which tracked nearly 57,000 such breast cancer cases in the United States between 1998 and 2011, researchers found only 65 percent of patients received follow-up radiation therapy. Too Few Breast Cancer Patients Getting Radiation After Mastectomy: Study 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z "The risks and side effects outweigh the benefits of whole-brain radiation therapy." Targeted Radiation to Treat Brain Tumors May Be Best: Study 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Of the decisions made by patients, 42 percent were about surgery, 36 percent regarded chemotherapy and 22 percent were about radiation therapy, the researchers found. Cancer Patients Prefer Care That Includes Their Input 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Current treatments include drugs, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, but the five-year survival rate is only about 5 percent. Researchers Learning More About Deadly Pancreatic Cancer 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z After lumpectomy surgery, patients typically need five to seven weeks of radiation therapy, five days per week, to destroy any stray cancer cells. Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy for Early Breast Cancer: How to Choose 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z One factor, however, showed a strong association with receiving radiation therapy: chemotherapy. Too Few Breast Cancer Patients Getting Radiation After Mastectomy: Study 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Research shows that twice as many women want hypofractionated radiation therapy as want conventional therapy, but only half of radiation oncologists offer it. Doing More for Patients Often Does No Good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Also called mucositis, this inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth and digestive tract is a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Cancer specialist’s treatment helps patients eat 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z Studies show that three to four weeks of intensive radiation therapy is as effective as the traditional five- to seven-week treatment plan. Latest News: Torture Prosecutions, Hong Kong Protests, California Storm 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z In Canada in 2008, more than 70 percent of women received shorter radiation therapy. Breast Cancer Treatment Takes Longer Than Needed 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Chu theorized that women who decided to skip chemotherapy might also be less willing to undergo radiation therapy. Too Few Breast Cancer Patients Getting Radiation After Mastectomy: Study 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z The study found that the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy reduced insurers' costs in the first year after breast cancer diagnosis by 10 percent. Many Breast Cancer Patients Get Too Much Radiation Therapy, Research Suggests 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Practice guidelines published in 2011 by the American Society for Radiation Oncology recommend the shorter radiation therapy for this group. For Many With Breast Cancer, Shorter Radiation Treatment Is Just as Effective, Study Finds 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z A new report says two-thirds of women who have lumpectomies for breast cancer are receiving excessive radiation therapy. Latest News: Torture Prosecutions, Hong Kong Protests, California Storm 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z They found that women with early stage breast cancers may not need the traditional seven weeks of radiation therapy after surgery to remove their tumors. Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Unnecessary Radiation 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Now immunotherapy is being considered as a key cornerstone in oncology, besides radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. Why Is Pfizer Paying So Much Money To Merck KGaA? 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z The newer type of radiation therapy is supported by four studies and practice guidelines from the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the researchers noted. Many Breast Cancer Patients Get Too Much Radiation Therapy, Research Suggests 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z In addition, Dr. Schilsky notes, cancer patients at hospitals use other services, like radiation therapy, imaging and surgery. Private Oncologists Being Forced Out, Leaving Patients to Face Higher Bills 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z The skin markings are needed to ensure that radiation therapy is given in the exact same spot during each treatment session. Breast Cancer Patients Might Prefer 'Invisible Tattoo' 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z For early-stage breast cancer, that treatment typically consists of a lumpectomy and weeks of subsequent radiation therapy. Cleveland Clinic Announces Top 10 Medical Innovations For 2015 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Adeyanju's sister went through radiation therapy, two chemotherapy regimens and surgery. My Sister Has Breast Cancer: What Does That Mean for Me? 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z However, new research suggests that many U.S. patients still get radiation therapy for much longer than they need to. Many Breast Cancer Patients Get Too Much Radiation Therapy, Research Suggests 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z The risk of post-mastectomy pain was 16 times higher among those with breast implants and 29 times higher among those who received radiation therapy, even if they received lidocaine. Anesthetic During Breast-Removal Surgery May Reduce Long-Term Pain 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z The new study included 42 breast cancer patients who were undergoing radiation therapy and were asked how they felt about their body before treatment and one month later. Breast Cancer Patients Might Prefer 'Invisible Tattoo' 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z “About five to 15 percent of cancer patients can experience chronic complications from radiation therapy.” Hospitals Tout Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z But many doctors were sceptical of his work, and other treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy eventually took off. Priceless pills 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Following surgery, he received radiation therapy at Prague’s Proton Therapy Center. British Boy Gets First Proton Treatment in Prague 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z For example, in 1987, a small radiotherapy capsule of cesium chloride salt was accidentally broken open in Goiania, Brazil, after being salvaged from a radiation therapy machine at an abandoned health care facility. The Biggest Threat Dirty Bombs Pose is Panic 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z The treatment Ashya is due to receive is a type of radiation therapy that uses beams of protons - or small parts of atoms - rather than high energy X-rays, as with conventional radiotherapy. Ashya undergoes Prague clinic scans 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The treatment he is due to receive in Prague is a type of radiation therapy that uses beams of protons - or small parts of atoms - rather than high energy X-rays, as with conventional radiotherapy. Ashya King 'to leave hospital' 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z The new hospital includes 181 beds with space to expand to 300 beds and a free-standing advanced cancer treatment center featuring radiation therapy, chemotherapy, medical oncology, clinical research, and support services. Sen. Boozman to tour hospital in Jonesboro 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Hainfeld found that when tumors were treated with magnetic hyperthermia, they became three to four times more vulnerable to cancer treatments such as radiation therapy. Magnetic Bacteria Could Help Destroy Tumors and Fight Cancer Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are less effective against these oxygen-starved cancer cells, Zhou said. Dog Study Suggests Bacteria as Cancer Fighter 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z Like other chemotherapy drugs in its class, Adriamycin slightly raises the recipient’s chances of developing leukemia later on, especially if it’s given in combination with radiation therapy. Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Varies Widely: Study Raises Questions About Early Treatment Choices 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z In late-January 2011, he underwent radiation therapy and then the bone marrow transplant, despite his ill health for fear the leukemia would return. Group helps families ‘bounce and not break’ 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z My tiny toddler body fought a battle that required 15 months of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgeries that required multiple blood transfusions. HIV Did Not Stop Me From Having a Biological Child 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z These patients may need treatment for chronic health problems caused by their cancer treatment, too, particularly due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, Schilsky added. Cancer Survivors Face Mounting Costs of Continuing Medical Care: Study 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z None of the other patients in the study went into remission, and doctors recently used radiation therapy to treat a small tumor in Erholtz's body, CNN reported. Health Highlights: May 16, 2014 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z A drug like DMOG, he says, might ease the toxicity that accompanies radiation therapy. Drug Could Protect Against Radiation Exposure 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z The study, published in the journal Cancer, involved 305 patients at that hospital undergoing radiation therapy intended to cure their cancer. Decision-making input linked to more satisfied cancer patients 2014-04-23T14:11:41Z The technology in question is intended to improve radiation therapy for cancer by reducing damage to healthy tissue during treatment by synchronizing the radiation beam with the patient's breathing or other slight movements. Varian wins partial victory in radiation device patent case 2014-04-10T19:09:51Z Instead, Kelly will undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Goodell says playoff expansion to 14 teams possible this season 2014-03-27T02:12:39Z The rates of radiation therapy for women with older kids or none at all ranged between 84 and 87 percent. Women may skip radiation therapy over child care concerns 2014-01-01T15:26:39Z Some health experts say investing in earlier diagnosis of breast cancer and improved testing, surgery and access to radiation therapy is more important than access to expensive drugs. The Cancer Divide: India’s Efforts to Aid Poor Worry Drug Makers 2013-12-30T02:42:28Z The material was from obsolete radiation therapy equipment at a hospital in the northern city of Tijuana and was being transported to nuclear waste facility in the state of Mexico, which borders Mexico City. Police Block Mexico Hospital, 6 May Have Radiation 2013-12-06T19:53:06Z For example, a group of urologists may own radiation therapy equipment that is used by other doctors in the same medical group to treat patients. Doctors Who Profit From Radiation Prescribe It More Often, Study Finds 2013-08-19T00:29:54Z Even if a radiation therapy machine, say, is infiltrated unintentionally, malware could theoretically cause radiation doses to spike. A New Cyber Concern: Hack Attacks on Medical Devices 2013-06-25T11:45:00.163Z "But they may not be aware of how important radiation therapy is." Women may skip radiation therapy over child care concerns 2014-01-01T15:26:39Z The main benefits of a mastectomy over a lumpectomy is that radiation therapy may not be needed and that the procedure may offer greater peace of mind, according to Komen. Majority of young women with breast cancer choose to have a mastectomy, study says 2013-05-31T18:30:50Z The price of radiation therapy is rising by 25% per year, he notes, driven by new technologies that can cost $100,000 or more for a full course of treatment. Immunotherapy’s cancer remit widens 2013-05-29T17:20:22.597Z Hill went through chemo and radiation therapy, but that did not knock down the cancer enough for doctors to perform surgery. Cancer survivor exudes calm in Legislature’s budget battles 2013-05-19T17:00:16Z Over the winter, Jackson underwent eight weeks of radiation therapy — 41 treatments — to try to eliminate the last vestiges of prostate cancer. Why Basketball Won’t Leave Phil Jackson Alone 2013-05-16T16:49:55Z The team found additional barriers to radiation therapy. Women may skip radiation therapy over child care concerns 2014-01-01T15:26:39Z In many cases, he says, men decided to undergo more radical treatments such as radiation therapy or additional surgery just to be safe, even if they might never have developed more advanced disease. The Genetic Test That Can Predict the Most Aggressive Prostate Cancers 2013-05-08T17:05:24Z A new strategy will add to the costs: regimens that combine the drugs with radiation therapy, genetically targeted drugs and other immunotherapies. Immunotherapy’s cancer remit widens 2013-05-29T17:20:22.597Z Similarly, cardiologists need to assess prior exposure to radiation therapy as a significant cardiovascular risk factor in survivors of breast cancer. Radiotherapy For Breast Cancer Increases Heart Disease Risk 2013-03-13T21:00:55Z But as he fought the cancer and underwent weeks of grueling chemotherapy and radiation therapy, he began to tweet less and less frequently, before stopping altogether on November 1. Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with four million followers 2013-02-19T03:07:05Z Hochberg says individuals who have been treated with conventional radiation therapy often have benign residual tissue from dying tumor cells that have been killed by the treatment but which the body has not yet eliminated. RNA Fragments May Yield Rapid, Accurate Cancer Diagnosis 2013-01-30T21:45:00.250Z Last year, Chavez staged what appeared to be a remarkable comeback from the disease to win re-election in October, despite being weakened by radiation therapy. Venezuela lawmakers elect Chavez ally as Assembly chief 2013-01-06T11:39:35Z Last year, Chavez staged what appeared to be remarkable comeback from the disease to win re-election to a new six-year term in October despite being weakened by radiation therapy. Vice President Maduro back in Venezuela, no news on ailing Chavez 2013-01-04T00:08:33Z Chavez last year staged what appeared to be remarkable comeback from the disease to win reelection to a third six-year term in October despite being weakened by radiation therapy. Venezuela's opposition demands "whole truth" about Chavez health 2013-01-02T19:46:31Z Ms. Gray started an aggressive course of treatment that included radiation therapy. Well: Managing Diabetes, Then Told of Cancer 2012-12-31T21:40:11Z By 2012, Mr. Anderson had a pacemaker and high blood pressure, and had undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy for throat cancer. At Queens High Rise, Fear, Death and Myth Collided 2012-12-20T03:58:20Z The recently re-elected president went to Cuba nine days ago for "hyperbaric oxygenation" treatment - normally used to treat bone decay caused by radiation therapy. Venezuela's Chavez to skip summit due to health 2012-12-06T18:04:21Z The recently re-elected president traveled to Cuba nine days ago for "hyperbaric oxygenation" treatment - normally used to treat bone decay caused by radiation therapy. Venezuela's Chavez set to skip summit due to health 2012-12-06T15:57:36Z Chavez, 58, said in a letter to parliament on Tuesday he was returning to Havana for "hyperbaric oxygenation," which is used to treat bone decay caused by radiation therapy. Venezuela's Chavez doing well in Cuba: vice president 2012-11-29T19:11:06Z Experts said that the long-term risks for radiation therapy in terminal patients were negligible, and most patients wouldn't survive to see any longer-term side effects. "Irrational" factors may drive end of life access to radiation 2012-11-21T22:05:50Z About one half of 1 percent of patients treated with radiation therapy - not about 8 percent - later developed a second cancer as a result. Personal Health: Medical Radiation Soars, With Risks Often Overlooked 2012-08-25T06:02:59Z Managing a smile, he touches the barren skin with his fingers, wondering aloud if it will ever grow back after an exacting battle with throat cancer that involved months of radiation therapy. Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Back on Political Front Lines 2012-08-26T00:21:10Z Doctors consider this risk of radiation therapy reasonable when the goal is to prevent death from the original cancer. Personal Health: Medical Radiation Soars, With Risks Often Overlooked 2012-08-20T20:02:21Z He was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland in 2009 and underwent surgery and radiation therapy, which delayed the release of their latest album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. Beastie Boys star's will bans ads 2012-08-10T09:26:09Z He returned from Cuba to Venezuela a month ago after his latest round of radiation therapy. Projecting Vitality, Chávez Kicks Off Campaign 2012-06-11T23:11:19Z Still, this was the first mention of a treatment, radiation therapy, that today remains one of the treatments for the illness. First Mention : History of Battle Against Leukemia 2012-06-04T19:25:31Z Even lower doses of radiation therapy posed a risk for survivors of a childhood cancer — something not known before, researchers found. Childhood Cancer Survivors Face New Risks 2012-06-04T14:13:00Z The families of children with neuroblastoma often turn to specialists in America and Europe who offer different trials when treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy or stem cell transplants do not work. Cancer children 'run out of time' 2012-05-28T06:08:02Z He is in Cuba for a third round of radiation therapy and is slated to fly back to Venezuela Wednesday or Thursday. Ch?vez Seeks to Attend Americas Summit 2012-04-10T23:46:53Z Mr. Chávez, 57, who is undergoing radiation therapy in Cuba after cancer surgery, remains popular into his 14th year in ... Ch?vez Holds Solid Poll Lead Over Presidential Rival 2012-03-27T23:55:07Z CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela flew to over the weekend to begin radiation therapy to treat the return of his cancer, he said Sunday. Ch?vez Back in Cuba for Radiation Treatment 2012-03-26T00:25:23Z CARACAS—Venezuela President Hugo Chávez said Saturday he was leaving for Cuba to begin radiation therapy, the latest stage of treatment for the return of cancer. Venezuela's Ch?vez Returns to Cuba for Treatment 2012-03-25T14:03:29Z Already in the 1950s, radiation therapy was saving lives by the million. Dot Earth Blog: Nuclear Risk and Fear, from Hiroshima to Fukushima 2012-03-10T22:29:49Z He said that he would begin radiation therapy after taking a few more weeks to recover from the surgery. Hugo Ch?vez Says Tumor Was Malignant 2012-03-05T05:04:34Z He said yesterday in a phone call to state television that it’s “highly probable” that the growth is malignant, in which case it will need radiation therapy. Venezuela Bond Rally Trims Spread to 21-Month Low: Caracas Mover 2012-02-22T20:17:56Z Mr. Chávez, 57, underwent a radiation therapy session late Saturday after arriving in Havana. Ch?vez Back in Cuba for Radiation Treatment 2012-03-26T00:25:23Z "We did show the rates of chemotherapy and radiation therapy are less in the older group." Breast cancer kills older women more often 2012-02-07T21:39:25Z First they compared an older version of external beam radiation to a newer form that now dominates the field - intensity-modulated radiation therapy, or IMRT. Study questions proton therapy for prostate cancer 2012-02-01T00:01:14Z Pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs caused by airborne irritants, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, replaced homicide as the 15th biggest cause of death in 2010, according to the report. U.S. Life Expectancy Climbs as Homicide, Cancer Deaths Decline 2012-01-11T17:34:41Z "Over three quarters of men with localized prostate cancer undergo prostatectomy or radiation therapy," the task force report says. Panels recommend gearing back on prostate-cancer screenings, cancer 2011-12-28T18:35:03Z "Our study compared the two radiation therapy techniques available to women with early-stage breast cancer," said Dr. Benjamin Smith of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, who worked on the study. Quicker radiation therapy doubles mastectomy risk 2011-12-07T19:08:19Z Siemens plans to improve competitiveness of its health care businesses within the next two years, and measures will include job cuts at its radiation therapy business. Siemens Sees Stagnant Profit as Revenue Growth Moderates 2011-11-10T09:03:27Z He also is being treated with tightly-focused radiation therapy at a medical center in Scottsdale, a city that has become Means' temporary home in recent months. American Indian activist Means faces fight of his life 2011-11-05T13:25:38Z He is also expected to undergo radiation therapy early next year. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Heads Home After Chemotherapy 2011-11-02T00:48:34Z Women were picked at random to receive radiation therapy, or not, and followed for a median of 9.5 years. Study Finds Benefit to Radiation After Breast Cancer Surgery 2011-10-19T23:53:17Z Brooks of the American Cancer Society cautioned that sexual problems can show up later for men who have either type of radiation therapy. Study: Potency after prostate cancer varies widely 2011-09-20T20:32:09Z Dr. Megan Haymart from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, who worked on the study, said it's unclear why doctors would use radiation therapy in the absence of good evidence. Overtreatment of thyroid cancer rampant: study 2011-08-16T21:29:45Z Yet another study suggested that certain women with breast cancer might benefit from additional radiation therapy. Popular Drug Stalls Ovarian Cancer, Studies Say 2011-06-04T16:30:34Z He has isolated and studied cancer stem cells, which are responsible for a cancer’s spread and are highly resistant to drug and radiation therapy. Chernobyl Behind Him, Student Takes On Cancer 2011-05-25T00:50:47Z "He will be treated with external beam radiation therapy." Mikita battling oral cancer 2011-05-24T21:32:00Z After the removal of a tumor last month, he is now undergoing radiation therapy and taking a cocktail of steroids and other prescription drugs. DealBook: Philanthropy Is Given Focus by Brain Cancer 2011-05-24T01:04:22Z Sheri needs radiation therapy to target the area where the lymph node was removed with 5 ½ to 6 weeks of daily treatments. Pregnant with cancer, mom makes gut-wrenching decision 2011-05-04T17:15:04Z Guinan, a bone marrow transplant specialist, began by asking her radiation therapy patients to provide her with fingernail and toenail clippings. Dose Detectives: Device Analyzes Radiation Exposure through Teeth and Nails [Slide Show] 2011-04-15T11:45:00.253Z The paclitaxel gel was being tested as an additional therapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery in patients with the cancer. BTG's esophageal cancer gel fails in trial 2011-04-05T06:50:24Z In the case of radiation treatments, the commercial use would mainly be to protect cancer patients from the side effects of radiation therapy. After Japanese Crisis, New Urgency to Develop Radiation Drugs 2011-03-31T19:53:53Z For comparison, radiation therapy for cancer typically involves several doses of between one and seven gray at a time - but these doses are highly controlled, and usually specifically targeted at small areas of the body. Radiation risks 2011-03-17T14:59:52Z The researchers estimated that each treatment with the advanced radiation therapy cost about $11,000 more than another popular technique, called "3-D conformal" radiation therapy. Costlier prostate cancer treatments gain popularity 2011-03-17T20:48:01Z For comparison, radiation therapy for cancer typically involves several doses of between one and seven grays at a time - but these doses are highly controlled, and usually specifically targeted at small areas of the body. Radiation risks 2011-03-15T08:10:41Z While radiation therapy can extend a child's life by a few months to a year, there are no effective chemotherapy drugs. A breakthrough in child brainstem cancer 2011-03-01T19:27:03Z A Pinpoint Beam Strays Invisibly, Harming Instead of Healing A fast-growing form of radiation therapy injures patients when its pinpoint beam is allowed to spread too far. The Radiation Boom 2010-09-09T15:40:16Z “We still have to address the culture in many radiology and radiation therapy departments where there is reluctance or outright intimidation that prevents people from reporting errors or potential errors,” said Dr. Ibbott. The Radiation Boom: X-Rays and Unshielded Infants 2011-02-28T03:00:48Z When they began their line of research, scientists were trying to understand how and when radiation therapy stopped cancer, and the military was seeking ways to treat personnel exposed to radiation from nuclear weapons. Ernest McCulloch, Crucial Figure in Stem Cell Research, Dies at 84 2011-02-01T06:43:23Z About two-thirds of the women received radiation therapy during their treatment. Radiation may increase long-term heart risks 2011-01-21T19:14:55Z Medical physicists say there is nothing inherently wrong with linear accelerators that deliver general radiation therapy, as well as SRS. The Radiation Boom: A Pinpoint Beam Strays Invisibly, Harming Instead of Healing 2010-12-29T03:06:18Z When his doctors told him that surgery and radiation therapy were equally effective and that it was up to him to decide, he chose radiation with little hesitation. Doctor and Patient: Listening to Patients Living With Illness 2010-11-05T05:20:00Z This sum does not include diagnostic tests, surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy, which would all play a role in the final diagnosis and treatment to cure ONE proven case of cancer. Well: The Downside of a Cancer Study Extolling CT Scans 2010-11-16T15:20:00Z They stormed the restaurant and shot Sandeep "Sam" Jeswani, 43, an Indian American customer relations director for a radiation therapy company in Wisconsin. An intricate plot unleashed in Mumbai, the West confronts a new threat 2010-11-15T05:17:00Z October 26, 2010, 2:18 pm The Long-Term Risks of Thyroid Cancer Can radiation therapy for childhood conditions raise the risk of thyroid cancer in later life? Consults: The Long-Term Risks of Thyroid Cancer 2010-10-26T19:44:00Z Standard radiation therapy can involve dozens of treatments at lower doses, so one incorrect treatment might not cause much damage. The Radiation Boom: A Pinpoint Beam Strays Invisibly, Harming Instead of Healing 2010-12-29T03:06:18Z Lately, Medicare has also started covering a third, proton radiation therapy, for which it pays $50,000. Economic Scene: Proving Innovation in Medicare 2010-10-20T03:06:00Z But the company also hopes to start clinical trials this fall to test the drug as a treatment to protect cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. U.S. invests in drug to protect against radiation 2010-09-17T20:31:00Z Findings May Alter Care for Early Breast Cancer One study has questioned the need for lumpectomies and another has challenged standard radiation therapy, finding a single-dose treatment just as effective. The 'Incidentaloma' Problem With Medical Scans 2010-06-08T21:32:00Z But numerous studies demonstrate that if radiation therapy is given to small children, they are at significant risk of developing thyroid cancer and benign thyroid nodules 20 to 30 years later. Consults: The Long-Term Risks of Thyroid Cancer 2010-10-26T19:44:00Z The overdoses had continued for five years because the hospital did not realize that its radiation therapy equipment had been set up incorrectly. The Radiation Boom: A Pinpoint Beam Strays Invisibly, Harming Instead of Healing 2010-12-29T03:06:18Z The study presented here involved 991 women who had had lumpectomies, radiation therapy and a positive sentinel lymph node. Findings May Alter Care for Early Breast Cancer 2010-06-07T21:19:00Z They were treated with a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Throat cancer cause by HPV has better survival 2010-06-07T20:30:00Z Medicare officials will take a closer look at radiation therapy and its ability to reduce deaths and side effects in men. U.S. Medicare panel to weigh prostate treatments 2010-04-18T18:21:00Z Radiation therapy treatment planning systems accounted for 19 percent and ancillary items such as proton therapy devices and radiation therapy simulators accounted for 7 percent. FDA turns attention to radiation therapy devices 2010-04-08T17:50:00Z The tennis star, who was named one of the top 40 athletes of all time by Sports Illustrated, had a lumpectomy and will undergo radiation therapy in May. Navratilova says cancer is her '9/11' 2010-04-07T17:59:00Z Some women now undergo a mastectomy instead of more limited breast-conserving surgery because they do not want the weeks of radiation therapy or live too far from a radiation center. Findings May Alter Care for Early Breast Cancer 2010-06-07T21:19:00Z She will begin six weeks of radiation therapy in May and the prognosis for survival is extremely good, according to the People report. Navratilova diagnosed with breast cancer 2010-04-07T13:56:00Z But "if they feel that radiation therapy is being overutilized, there could be a chance for some negative recommendation" that could later cause some waves, he said. U.S. Medicare panel to weigh prostate treatments 2010-04-18T18:21:00Z He said the FDA recommends that patients continue to follow their doctor's guidance about radiation therapy. FDA turns attention to radiation therapy devices 2010-04-08T17:50:00Z Wednesday's report said she would begin six weeks of radiation therapy in May following minor invasive surgery called a lumpectomy and the prognosis for survival was extremely good. Navratilova has breast cancer: report 2010-04-07T13:43:00Z Navratilova had a lumpectomy and will begin six weeks of radiation therapy in May. PEOPLE: Tennis legend Navratilova has breast cancer 2010-04-07T13:01:00Z He was diagnosed with oral cancer and had to undergo surgery to remove the tumor and then radiation therapy to kill off any remaining malignant cells. Lawrence Egbert: Assisted Suicide's New Face 2010-03-15T22:55:00Z However, among men of any age who saw a radiation oncologist as well as a urologist, radiation therapy was the most common treatment; 83 percent of these men received radiation therapy. Specialty may bias doctors' prostate cancer advice 2010-03-08T21:42:00Z The American College of Radiology has called for an accreditation program for facilities that deliver radiation therapy to cancer patients, something the medical equipment industry group AdvaMed supports as a way to enhance safety. FDA turns attention to radiation therapy devices 2010-04-08T17:50:00Z Dr. Eric E. Klein, a professor of radiation oncology at Washington University and a medical physicist, cited the rapid introduction of intensity-modulated radiation therapy, or I.M.R.T., a complex treatment that requires extra time and personnel. At Hearing on Radiation, Calls for Better Oversight 2010-02-27T04:14:00Z The overdoses at CoxHealth occurred in a state where there is little or no government oversight of radiation therapy, a fact that Robert H. Bezanson, the hospital’s president and chief executive, chose to emphasize. Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri 2010-02-25T03:43:00Z The average lifetime dose of diagnostic radiation has increased sevenfold since 1980, and more than half of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy. 2010-01-24T07:41:00Z About a fifth of children suffer relapses after radiation therapy. 2010-01-22T00:16:00Z The hospital promised to work with state legislators on ways to better regulate radiation therapy. Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri 2010-02-25T03:43:00Z CoxHealth said that so far it had not found any patients who had been harmed beyond the complications of routine radiation therapy. Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri 2010-02-25T03:43:00Z “The initiative should be broadened to include regulation of medical radiation therapy as well,” he wrote. Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri 2010-02-25T03:43:00Z While the worst accidents can be devastating, most radiation therapy “is very good,” Dr. Mettler said. 2010-01-24T07:41:00Z “And while there are accidents, you wouldn’t want to scare people to death where they don’t get needed radiation therapy.” 2010-01-24T07:41:00Z The technology addressed a vexing problem in radiation therapy — how to spare healthy cells while killing cancerous ones. 2010-01-24T07:41:00Z |
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