In a nutshell This study compared at a new radiotherapy technique to common radiotherapy treatments for Non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC). Some background Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA (the genetic material found in cells). Radiation therapy usually involves low...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed the effect of radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo) in treating castratation-resistant prostate cancer with symptoms of bone tumors. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment in prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Some...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed the effectiveness of radiotherapy after surgery in desmoplastic melanoma- a rare kind of skin cancer. Some background Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare form of skin cancer in which the cancer cells are surrounded by fibrous tissues (eg; tissues that make up ligaments, tendons or nerves). Local...
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In a nutshell The authors assessed the effectiveness of a specific radiation therapy called plaque brachytherapy in treating eye melanoma. Some background Uveal melanoma is cancer (melanoma) of the eye involving three parts of an eye (iris, ciliary body or choroid) – together known as the uvea. Chorodial melanoma is...
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In a nutshell The authors assessed the effectiveness of paclitaxel (Taxol)-based chemo-radiotherapy (combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy) in non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) with presence of tumor after surgery. Some background The primary treatment for NSCLC is the surgical removal of the affected lobe of...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the effectiveness of radiotherapy treatment (uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA) on women with breast cancer who have previously had surgery. Some background Breast- conserving surgery (removes the breast cancer but not the breast itself) is just one method of breast...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine signs and symptoms of urinary problems following radiation in prostate cancer patients and the need for further corrective surgery. Some background Radiation therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. Radiation therapy involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor site in order...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the long-term risk of death associated with a type of radiation therapy in eye melanoma patients. Some background Uveal melanoma is cancer of the eye involving three parts of an eye (iris, ciliary body or choroid)-together known as uvea. Radiation therapy is the standard treatment in uveal melanoma....
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of early and delayed radiation treatment on patient outcome following prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery involves surgically removing the prostate gland in patients with prostate cancer. Radiation therapy involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor site in order...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether hormone therapy alone or hormone therapy combined with radiation improved survival in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a type of prostate cancer treatment that targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Radiation therapy...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether treatment for colorectal cancer (stage II and stage III) can affect female patients’ periods. Some background Stage II/III colorectal cancer indicates that the cancer has spread through the initial layers of the bowel or has invaded the lymph nodes or nearby organs, but has not spread to distant...
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In a nutshell This small study investigated the effect of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy on whole-body physical fitness. Some background Locally advanced rectal cancer indicates that the cancer has spread beyond the lining of the rectum or has spread to the nearby lymph nodes. Patients with locally advanced rectal cancer routinely receive...
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