Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a type of radiation therapy in which special equipment is used to precisely deliver a dose of radiation to a tumor. SBRT aims to employ the highest possible ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Veterans with cancer now have access to some cutting-edge technology that not only helps better fight the disease but also helps them avoid difficult or damaging side effects.

Radiation therapy kills cancer cells, but it can also damage healthy cells, causing side effects like fatigue, nausea, and skin changes. Certain medications may help. Radiation therapy is a common ...

RADIATION THERAPY SIDE EFFECTS: WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM When Do Side Effects Start?1. Side effects of radiation therapy are categorised as:- Early side effects: Occur during or shortly ...

SBRT combined with Nexavar improved median OS to 15.8 months versus 12.3 months with Nexavar alone in patients with advanced HCC. Median PFS increased from 5.5 months with Nexavar alone to 9.2 months ...

After receiving radiation therapy for uterine cancer, you may experience fertility challenges, vaginal dryness, and bowel or bladder problems. Options to manage and relieve your side effects can vary.

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they ...

Radiation therapy may help a select group of people who have ovarian cancer. It’s not used much to treat this cancer, but it can help with related issues like pain. It’s something your doctor might ...

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have validated a test that can accurately predict which patients with prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing long-lasting ...

Prostatectomy and radiation therapy show no survival difference for low-risk prostate cancer, but higher-risk cases require careful treatment consideration. The ProtecT trial supports active ...

Canine nasal tumours represent a significant clinical challenge in veterinary oncology, with their anatomical complexity and proximity to critical structures necessitating careful treatment planning.