Use genetic data to predict the best time of day to give radiotherapy to breast cancer patients, say researchers
A new clinical study led by the University of Leicester and conducted in the HOPE…
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Prostate cancer radiotherapy more precisely targeted with nuclear medicine imaging
Current standard imaging techniques for initial staging of prostate cancer often underestimate the extent of…
At least a quarter of cancer patients across Europe who need radiotherapy don’t receive it
Radiotherapy is ‘undervalued’ and ‘needs greater investment’ according to a new report commissioned by the…
Cancer trial shows treating the prostate with radiotherapy improves survival
Treating the prostate with radiotherapy alongside standard treatment led to an 11 per cent increase…
ESMO 2018: Local radiotherapy improves survival in metastatic prostate cancer with low disease burden
Radiotherapy to the prostate improves overall survival in men newly diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer…
My cancer is in remission – does this mean I’m cured?
Ian Olver, University of South Australia So you’ve been through cancer treatment and your doctor…
Shorter courses of prostate cancer radiotherapy are safe and effective
Radiotherapy given in high doses over a shorter period of time is safe and effective…
Correcting tiny differences in patient’s position for radiotherapy could increase survival chances
Very small differences in the way a patient lies during radiotherapy treatment for lung or…
Targeted radiotherapy for breast cancer offers good quality of life and fewer side effects
Quality of life for women treated with a more targeted radiotherapy treatment – called accelerated…
ESTRO 37: Elderly less likely to benefit from simultaneous radio chemotherapy for lung cancer
An analysis of elderly patients treated in a phase II trial of radiotherapy combined with…