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View article: Patient Concerns Inventory for Arabic Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Validation
Patient Concerns Inventory for Arabic Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Validation Open
Introduction: Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatments often lead to significant post-treatment side effects that affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to translate and validate the post-treatment Patient Concerns Inventory for h…
View article: Proton beam therapy indications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Proton beam therapy indications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open
The Panel did not recommend the routine use of proton therapy for all cancers. Each case should be assessed individually following a multidisciplinary review and expert consultation while accounting for financial, logistical, and patient-s…
View article: The Awareness and Perceptions of Radiotherapy and Their Impact on the Usage of Radiotherapy in Saudi Arabia
The Awareness and Perceptions of Radiotherapy and Their Impact on the Usage of Radiotherapy in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Cancer is a significant public health challenge worldwide, and Saudi Arabia is no exception. The effective treatment of cancer, particularly in its advanced stages, often involves the use of radiotherapy, a critical component o…
View article: Six-Year Outcomes Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Insulinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Six-Year Outcomes Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Insulinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Insulinomas are the most prevalent hormone-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (panNEN). Surgical resection of these tumors is frequently curative and is currently the mainstay treatment for preventing long-term brain damage caus…
View article: Arabic patient-reported outcome measures for xerostomia and oral mucositis: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation
Arabic patient-reported outcome measures for xerostomia and oral mucositis: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation Open
Introduction: Xerostomia and oral mucositis (OM) are common oral complications of head-and-neck cancer (HNC) radiotherapy. Aims: This study aimed to translate and assess the key validity and reliability properties of the Summated Xerostomi…
View article: Effectiveness of palliative hemostatic radiotherapy for hemoptysis: a prospective single-arm observation study
Effectiveness of palliative hemostatic radiotherapy for hemoptysis: a prospective single-arm observation study Open
Hemostatic RT remains an effective modality for controlling hemoptysis. The short interval high mortality rate post-RT challenges whether fractionated palliative RT should be used for this patient population. Conducting a large clinical tr…
View article: A Novel Split‐Course High‐Dose Palliative Radiotherapy Regimen for Locally Advanced Sinonasal Cancer: A Case Report
A Novel Split‐Course High‐Dose Palliative Radiotherapy Regimen for Locally Advanced Sinonasal Cancer: A Case Report Open
Sinonasal malignancies (SNMs) are rare heterogeneous malignancies that frequently present with locally advanced disease. The prognosis is poor when the disease is considered extensive and unresectable. In such cases, a high‐dose palliative…
View article: Outcomes of the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for the Treatment of Clival Chordomas: A Single-Center Experience
Outcomes of the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for the Treatment of Clival Chordomas: A Single-Center Experience Open
Objective Chordoma is a low-grade malignant tumor that originates from the remnant tissue of the embryonic notochord. Postoperative or definitive radiotherapy (RT) has been used to enhance local control. This study aims to assess the outco…
View article: Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Nasopharynx Cancer: 2-year Outcomes from a Single Institution
Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Nasopharynx Cancer: 2-year Outcomes from a Single Institution Open
IMPT is feasible in locally advanced NPC with early outcomes demonstrating excellent LRC and favorable toxicity profile. Our data add to the growing body of evidence supporting the clinical use of IMPT for NPC.
View article: A Dose-Response Relationship to Radiotherapy for Cutaneous Lesions of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A Dose-Response Relationship to Radiotherapy for Cutaneous Lesions of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Open
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease, afflicting approximately 4.6 and 1-2 per 1 million children and adults, respectively. While LCH can involve numerous organ systems such as the lung or bone, it is uncommon for the dise…
View article: Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer: Initial Clinical Experience at the University of Washington
Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer: Initial Clinical Experience at the University of Washington Open
Our early results for IMPT in OPSCC are promising with no local regional or marginal recurrences and a favorable toxicity profile. Our data add to a body of evidence that supports the clinical use of IMPT. Randomized comparative trials are…
View article: Clinical Monte Carlo versus Pencil Beam Treatment Planning in Nasopharyngeal Patients Receiving IMPT
Clinical Monte Carlo versus Pencil Beam Treatment Planning in Nasopharyngeal Patients Receiving IMPT Open
Retrospective analyses of plan dosimetry quantified a loss of coverage with PB that could be recovered under MC optimization. MC optimization should be performed for the complex dosimetry in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma before pl…
View article: Comparison of four techniques for spine stereotactic body radiotherapy: Dosimetric and efficiency analysis
Comparison of four techniques for spine stereotactic body radiotherapy: Dosimetric and efficiency analysis Open
Purpose The aim of this study is to compare the dosimetric differences between four techniques for spine stereotactic body radiotherapy ( SBRT ): CyberKnife ( CK ), volumetric modulated arc therapy ( VMAT ), and helical tomotherapy ( HT ) …