In a nutshell This article summarized some of the possible late effects of Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. Some background The standard treatment options for Hodgkin lymphoma are radiation and chemotherapy. These treatments have led to very high remission rates (no sign of disease) in many patients. Radiation and chemotherapy have also been associated...
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Does radiation affect the risk of cardiovascular disease?
In a nutshell This study examined the association between cardiovascular (heart) disease and radiation treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. The authors concluded that there was a dose-dependent increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease following radiation to the area behind the breast bone (the area of the heart). Some background Treatments for...
Read MoreSurgery as a treatment for an infected pubic bone in prostate cancer survivors
In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of pubic bone removal on pain intensity associated with an infected pubic bone in prostate cancer survivors. Authors concluded that surgical treatment is an effective approach in providing long-term pain relief from an infected pubic bone. Some background Surgery and radiation are two first-line...
Read MoreIs not undergoing surgery a safe treatment option in rectal cancer treatment?
In a nutshell This study investigated the outcomes of rectal cancer patients with complete or near-complete response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT) who do not undergo surgery. Researchers reported that not undergoing surgery, in selected patients, is a safe option for treatment of rectal cancer. Some background The standard...
Read MoreIs localized surgery safe in early stages of rectal cancer?
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety of localized surgery compared with total mesorectal excision (TME; bowel and lymph nodes around the tumor are removed) in early stages (0 and 1) of rectal cancer. Researchers reported that localized surgery is as efficient as TME in early stages of rectal cancer. Some background Chemotherapy...
Read MoreIs longer post-surgery chemotherapy helpful in locally advanced rectal cancer?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the impact of different durations of post-surgery chemotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced (spread to the lymph nodes) rectal cancer patients. Researchers suggested that longer post-surgery chemotherapy for stage 3 patients was associated with lower metastasis (spread to other parts of the body) rates and...
Read MoreCombining brachytherapy and chemotherapy to treat recurrent NSCLC
In a nutshell This trial examined the effectiveness of combining brachytherapy (a type of radiation) and chemotherapy for the treatment of locally recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has already been treated. The trial concluded that the combination of treatments was more effective than chemotherapy alone. Some background Locally...
Read MoreWhat is the best treatment for patients with rectal cancer after chemotherapy, radiation and surgery?
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU Oncofluor, Fluorblastin) as post-surgery treatment for patients with rectal cancer. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer is chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery. The effectiveness of post-surgery...
Read MoreUtility of genomic scoring in prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors evaluated a scoring system known as genomic classifier (GC) score that could indicate spread of cancer in prostate canecr patients after surgery and radiation therapy. Some background Prostate surgery and radiation therapy are common treatments in prostate cancer. Prostate surgery involves...
Read MoreCryoablation after radiation treatment in locally recurrent prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors determined the effect of cryoablation in locally recurrent (return of cancer to or near the original site) prostate cancer following radiotherapy. Some background Radiotherapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor site in order to kill cancer...
Read MoreBreast cancer in premenopausal women; hormone treatment with ovarian suppression
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effectiveness of exemestane (Aromasin) to treat premenopausal women with breast cancer and treatment outlook in comparison to tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Some background Tamoxifen is a type of hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer. This type of treatment is generally specific for hormone receptor...
Read MoreCancer spread; do age and tumor type affect the risk?
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine if there was a link between patient age, tumor type and the spread of cancer. Some background Breast cancer metastasis is the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body; following original cancer of the breast. Age at original diagnosis and the area affected by the tumor are just two of the...
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