More articles about: Radiation Oncology
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Simple changes in care reduced heart exposure during lung cancer radiation treatment
By raising awareness about the correlation between increased radiation exposure and cardiac events, average doses were reduced without minimizing cancer treatment.
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For glioblastoma, a new clinical trial fosters innovation and hope
The trial advances basic science research on the relationship between purine levels and treatment resistance to develop new treatment options for patients.
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Side effects of radiation therapy reduced when computer optimizes treatment, study finds
A multi-center study found that breast cancer patients experienced less pain and skin irritation when a more complex form of treatment planning was used for radiation.
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How the Pandemic Shaped One Man’s Cancer Journey
In 25 years, Chris Cauley had never taken two weeks off of work. As health services were shutting down because of COVID-19, he had to learn how to be a patient.
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Statewide quality improvement project reduced excessive radiation treatments for bone metastases by 80%
The effort by the Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium reduced unnecessary medical procedures, and saved the time and resources of patients and families.
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Physicians Don’t Always Recognize Patients’ Radiation Therapy Side Effects
A new study finds that significant side effects were under-recognized in both younger patients and Black patients being treated for breast cancer.
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What Did My Doctor Say? What to Do When You Don’t Understand
A Rogel Cancer Center doctor offers tips to help patients leave their oncology appointments understanding their treatment.
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How Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease Are Connected
The connection between cancer treatment and heart disease is gaining more attention from researchers and specialists. Cardio-oncologists can work with cancer treatment patients to recommend preventive measures, address cardiac complications, and monitor t
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New Algorithm Decodes Spine Oncology Treatment
New to spine oncology, experts discuss a new algorithm that decodes treating patients who are living longer with spinal cancer, as the options for metastatic spine tumors increase.
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Some Breast Cancer Patients Don’t Need Radiation. Why Are They Still Getting It?
Read the findings from a new study examining overtreatment of breast cancer, specifically why many women receive radiation therapy they may not actually need.
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Portraits of Progress: a Prostate Cancer Patient Documents His Treatment
Rodney documented his prostate cancer treatment by taking a picture after every chemotherapy treatment. Learn more about Rodney's prostate cancer survival story.
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With Radiation Therapy, It Pays to Stay on Schedule
University of Michigan doctor speaks to a recent study stressing the importance of staying consistent with radiation therapy treatment plans for cancer.
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How Radiation Therapy Is Becoming More Personal
Advances in medical technology allow the team at the University of Michigan Cancer Center to monitor patient's tumors in real-time during radiation therapy.
