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Radiation therapy (in North America), or radiotherapy (in the UK and Australia) also called radiation oncology, and sometimes abbreviated to XRT, is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells (not to be confused with radiology, the use of radiation in medical imaging and diagnosis).

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MedAustron demonstrates safety and efficacy of ion therapy for treating skull based chordomas

MedAustron demonstrates safety and efficacy of ion therapy for treating skull based chordomas

21 Aug 2023
Some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery

Some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery

16 Aug 2023
Androgen deprivation therapy increases the risk of depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease

Androgen deprivation therapy increases the risk of depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease

16 Aug 2023
Proton radiotherapy used for the first time in Switzerland to treat esophageal tumor

Proton radiotherapy used for the first time in Switzerland to treat esophageal tumor

15 Aug 2023
Early lung cancer detection with a machine learning model based on imaging, clinical, and DNA methylation biomarkers

Early lung cancer detection with a machine learning model based on imaging, clinical, and DNA methylation biomarkers

15 Aug 2023
PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced prostate cancer in elderly patients without biopsy

PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced prostate cancer in elderly patients without biopsy

14 Aug 2023
What is the prevalence of current alcohol consumption and of risky alcohol consumption among cancer survivors in the US?

What is the prevalence of current alcohol consumption and of risky alcohol consumption among cancer survivors in the US?

14 Aug 2023
The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes

9 Aug 2023
UTHSC professor receives $2.56 million to continue glioblastoma research

UTHSC professor receives $2.56 million to continue glioblastoma research

7 Aug 2023
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck: A review of treatment strategies

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck: A review of treatment strategies

6 Aug 2023
Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

27 Jul 2023
Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

26 Jul 2023
Addressing research gaps: The UK's efforts to study lung cancer in never smokers

Addressing research gaps: The UK's efforts to study lung cancer in never smokers

25 Jul 2023
New technique can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer

New technique can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer

24 Jul 2023
Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

20 Jul 2023
Routine next-generation sequencing can identify BRAF mutations in synovial sarcoma

Routine next-generation sequencing can identify BRAF mutations in synovial sarcoma

18 Jul 2023
What is the relative burden of oncologic and nononcologic mortality among long-term survivors of cancer in the US?

What is the relative burden of oncologic and nononcologic mortality among long-term survivors of cancer in the US?

17 Jul 2023
Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

17 Jul 2023
Cetuximab plus radiotherapy effective in treating locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell cancer

Cetuximab plus radiotherapy effective in treating locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell cancer

12 Jul 2023
New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

10 Jul 2023

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