The impact of the use of intraoperative radiotherapy on costs, travel time and distance for women with breast cancer in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24712
Abstract: The low availability and poor access to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) in developing countries makes it hard for women with breast cancer to receive breast conservation. We studied the effect of providing intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)… read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative radiotherapy; time distance; radiotherapy; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Comparing preoperative imaging modalities in patient selection for breast intraoperative radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25235
Abstract: This study evaluated the relative accuracy of mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting the tumor size of early stage breast tumors in preoperative selection of patients for intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT). read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative radiotherapy; breast; comparing preoperative; selection ... See more keywords
A multi-institutional analysis of intraoperative radiotherapy for early breast cancer: Does age matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.06.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Single-session intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) minimizes treatment demands associated with traditional whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT) but outcomes on local disease control and morbidity among the elderly is limited. METHODS A multi-institutional retrospective registry… read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative radiotherapy; breast; institutional analysis; age ... See more keywords
Experts' consensus on intraoperative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.01.038
Abstract: Pancreatic cancer (PC), one of the most lethal malignancies, accounts for 8%-10% of digestive system cancers, and the incidence is increasing. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have been the main treatment methods but are not very… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; intraoperative radiotherapy; pancreatic cancer; iort pancreatic ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Ge-doped silica fibre TLDs for in vivo dosimetry during intraoperative radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab0d4e
Abstract: Ge-doped silica fibre (GDSF) thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLD) are non-hygroscopic spatially high-resolution radiation sensors with demonstrated potential for radiotherapy dosimetry applications. The INTRABEAM® system with spherical applicators, one of a number of recent electronic brachytherapy sources… read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative radiotherapy; tlds vivo; radiotherapy; doped silica ... See more keywords
Using the new INTRABEAM mobile intraoperative radiotherapy system during surgery for pancreatic cancer: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1906-6
Abstract: BackgroundPancreatic cancer is one of the most common fatal malignancies and has a poor prognosis. Surgical treatment is the most important treatment method, but there is a low rate of radical excision; moreover, the postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: system; intraoperative radiotherapy; pancreatic cancer; intrabeam ... See more keywords
Intraoperative radiotherapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.12901
Abstract: We preliminarily evaluated the clinical feasibility and efficacy of intraoperative radiotherapy in patients with thyroid carcinoma. Nine thyroid cancer patients received intraoperative radiotherapy using an Intrabeam system. The dose was 3-4 Gy and the irradiation… read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative radiotherapy; treatment; radiotherapy; thyroid cancer ... See more keywords
Long-Term Outcomes of an International Cooperative Study of Intraoperative Radiotherapy Upfront Boost With Low Energy X-Rays in Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.850351
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the effectivity of upfront kilovoltage intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) as a boost in high-risk early-stage breast cancer patients from an international pooled cohort. Materials/Methods Patients from four… read more here.
Keywords: upfront boost; breast cancer; intraoperative radiotherapy; boost ... See more keywords
Radiation dose-event relationship after intraoperative radiotherapy as a boost in patients with breast cancer
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1182820
Abstract: Purpose Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) can be used as a boost in combination with external whole breast irradiation. This study reports the clinical and dosimetric factors associated with IORT-related adverse events (AE). Methods and materials Between… read more here.
Keywords: skin; patients breast; skin dose; iort ... See more keywords
Editorial: Intraoperative radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancy: updated evidence
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1217402
Abstract: COPYRIGHT © 2023 Masaki and Calvo. This is an openaccess article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the… read more here.
Keywords: malignancy updated; editorial intraoperative; updated evidence; intraoperative radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Benchmarking Safety Indicators of Surgical Treatment of Brain Metastases Combined with Intraoperative Radiotherapy: Results of Prospective Observational Study with Comparative Matched-Pair Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061515
Abstract: Simple Summary Patients with brain metastasis (BM) are at advanced stages of metastatic cancer, and surgical resection is often required in order to avoid severe neurologic deficits. After surgery, patients are usually committed to postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; brain; radiotherapy; iort ... See more keywords