External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a treatment where radiation beams come from a source outside the body. Usually, it comes from a machine called a linear accelerator (also called a LINAC).
The field of radiation therapy has undergone significant evolution with a growing emphasis on quality assurance (QA) and process control. Contemporary QA measures now extend beyond the straightforward ...
How to Improve Cancer Patients ENrollment in Clinical Trials From rEal-Life Databases Using the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Oncology Extension: Results of the PENELOPE Initiative in ...
When proton therapy is first recommended for patients by their oncologist or primary care physician, or when a patient has learned about proton therapy as a treatment option another way, the first ...
IGSRT is endorsed as a first-line treatment for select NMSC cases, offering safety and efficacy with real-time imaging benefits. The therapy provides favorable cosmetic outcomes, especially in ...
Metastasis-directed stereotactic radiotherapy alongside biological cancer therapy appears safe, new data show.
For cancer survivors who have undergone radiation therapy, treatment comes with marks that can be lasting reminders of the process. Fuck Cancer, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing health ...
Memphis is now home to some of the newest, most cutting-edge cancer treatment technology available. The Elekta Unity system, touted for its precision treatment abilities, is now in use at the ...
An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows. Findings of the large, phase III ...