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View article: Palladium-103 plaque radiation therapy for retinal angioma
Palladium-103 plaque radiation therapy for retinal angioma Open
Purpose: Plaque radiation has been used in the treatment of angiomas of the choroid, retina, and vasoproliferative tumors of the retina. Herein, is presented the novel use of palladium-103 (103Pd) plaque radiation as primary treatment for …
View article: The Role of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
The Role of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer Open
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-cutaneous cancer and is the leading cause of cancer mortality in females worldwide. Breast cancer incidence has been increasing over the last few decades; simultaneously, novel therapeutic a…
View article: The Effects of Radiation Therapy on the Ocular Apparatus: Implications for Management
The Effects of Radiation Therapy on the Ocular Apparatus: Implications for Management Open
Radiotherapy is utilized in the treatment of various cancers of the central nervous system and head and neck. Given the high concentration of organs-at-risk in this region, care must be exercised to minimize the dose delivered to these str…
View article: The effects of radiation therapy on the brain: implications for management
The effects of radiation therapy on the brain: implications for management Open
Radiation therapy (RT) plays a critical role in the management of intracranial malignancies, offering a potent and targeted approach to tumor control. The benefits of RT have been recognized for decades, and it is commonly employed in the …
View article: PTSD in Patients Who Undergo Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review
PTSD in Patients Who Undergo Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to real or perceived threats to life and is characterized by symptoms including intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and emotional numbness. While PTSD is…
View article: Utilizing proton therapy to reduce health-care disparities among patients with breast cancers
Utilizing proton therapy to reduce health-care disparities among patients with breast cancers Open
View article: Quantification of the environmental impact of radiotherapy and associated secondary human health effects: a multi-institutional retrospective analysis and simulation
Quantification of the environmental impact of radiotherapy and associated secondary human health effects: a multi-institutional retrospective analysis and simulation Open
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View article: Risk-Tailoring Radiotherapy for Endometrial Cancer: A Narrative Review
Risk-Tailoring Radiotherapy for Endometrial Cancer: A Narrative Review Open
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and it contributes to the second most gynecologic cancer-related deaths. With upfront surgery, the specific characteristics of both the patient and tumor allow f…
View article: The effects of radiation therapy on the heart: implications for management
The effects of radiation therapy on the heart: implications for management Open
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery constitute the three primary modalities employed in the treatment of patients with cancer. Radiotherapy, in particular, is a mainstay of treatment for patients with cancers of the breast, esophagus, …
View article: Gender Representation Among Academic US Radiation Oncology Department Chairs: Who are They?
Gender Representation Among Academic US Radiation Oncology Department Chairs: Who are They? Open
Significantly more men than women currently serve as RO chairpersons. Future interventions that promote the recruitment, retention, and promotion of talented women in academic RO should be considered.
View article: Head and Neck Cancer Patient Population, Management, and Oncologic Outcomes from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Head and Neck Cancer Patient Population, Management, and Oncologic Outcomes from the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated drastic changes in cancer care. Its impact on the U.S. head and neck cancer population has yet to be fully understood. This study aims to understand the impact of pandemic-related changes on the head and …
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View article: The incorporation of cognitive-sparing techniques into prophylactic cranial irradiation in the management of small cell lung cancer
The incorporation of cognitive-sparing techniques into prophylactic cranial irradiation in the management of small cell lung cancer Open
The use of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) remains an important component in the management of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This is due to the high rates of subclinical brain metastases at the time of diagnosis. Following a respon…
View article: Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer
Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Open
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite significant advances in well-established treatment techniques, prognosis for advanced-stage HNSCC remains poor. Recent, accumulat…
View article: The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Patients with Cancer in the United States: A Review
The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Patients with Cancer in the United States: A Review Open
Since 2014, American states have had the option to expand their Medicaid programs as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law by former President Barack H. Obama in 2010. Emerging research has found that Medicaid ex…
View article: Environmentally Sustainable Radiation Oncology: Can We Turn the Tides?
Environmentally Sustainable Radiation Oncology: Can We Turn the Tides? Open
View article: Ocular complications with the use of radium-223: a case series
Ocular complications with the use of radium-223: a case series Open
View article: Female erectile tissues and sexual dysfunction after pelvic radiotherapy: A scoping review
Female erectile tissues and sexual dysfunction after pelvic radiotherapy: A scoping review Open
Sexual function is a vital aspect of human health and is recognized as a critical component of cancer survivorship. Understanding and evaluating the impacts of radiotherapy on female sexual function requires precise knowledge of the organs…
View article: Prognostic disclosure in oncology - current communication models: a scoping review
Prognostic disclosure in oncology - current communication models: a scoping review Open
Background Prognostic disclosure is essential to informed decision making in oncology, yet many oncologists are unsure how to successfully facilitate this discussion. This scoping review determines what prognostic communication models exis…
View article: Dosimetric comparison of two afterloaders and treatment planning systems in vaginal high-dose-rate brachytherapy
Dosimetric comparison of two afterloaders and treatment planning systems in vaginal high-dose-rate brachytherapy Open
This study demonstrates that the effect of source characteristics produced up to 37% difference in dose homogeneity when comparing two afterloader/treatment planning systems, independent of cylinder geometry. This insight on variation in d…
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Single Institution's Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Population in New York City
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Single Institution's Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Population in New York City Open
View article: Communication strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic: Unforeseen opportunities and drawbacks
Communication strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic: Unforeseen opportunities and drawbacks Open
View article: Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon presenting as acute meningitis
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon presenting as acute meningitis Open
View article: Angiogenesis Biomarkers are Associated with Distant Metastasis Free Survival in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Angiogenesis Biomarkers are Associated with Distant Metastasis Free Survival in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Open