Radiation Therapy News and Research

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Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy, or irradiation) is the use of a certain type of energy (called ionizing radiation) to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy injures or destroys cells in the area being treated (the “target tissue”) by damaging their genetic material, making it impossible for these cells to continue to grow and divide. Although radiation damages both cancer cells and normal cells, most normal cells can recover from the effects of radiation and function properly. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage as many cancer cells as possible, while limiting harm to nearby healthy tissue.
Radioprotective effects of Licochalcone B against radiation-induced cell damage

Radioprotective effects of Licochalcone B against radiation-induced cell damage

AI model could help clinicians to understand prostate tumor's aggressiveness

AI model could help clinicians to understand prostate tumor's aggressiveness

Secure computing enables collaborative cancer research

Secure computing enables collaborative cancer research

ALS drug shows promise in targeting glioblastoma stem cells

ALS drug shows promise in targeting glioblastoma stem cells

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

Short course chemotherapy boosts survival rates in cervical cancer patients

Short course chemotherapy boosts survival rates in cervical cancer patients

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

Jefferson Lab team explores proton therapy as a safer cancer treatment

Jefferson Lab team explores proton therapy as a safer cancer treatment

New approach enhances radiation treatment for lung cancer brain metastases

New approach enhances radiation treatment for lung cancer brain metastases

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

Immunotherapy timing key to survival in small cell lung cancer treatment

Immunotherapy timing key to survival in small cell lung cancer treatment

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Standard chemoradiation outperforms de-intensified treatments in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

Standard chemoradiation outperforms de-intensified treatments in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

Phase III trials indicate reversible cognitive side effects in brain metastases treatment

Phase III trials indicate reversible cognitive side effects in brain metastases treatment

Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapy

Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapy

UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

Older adults face higher CVD risk post-cancer treatment

Older adults face higher CVD risk post-cancer treatment

Chemotherapy linked to increased cardiovascular risks in older cancer survivors

Chemotherapy linked to increased cardiovascular risks in older cancer survivors

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