Trends in Use and Comparison of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy, and Dose-Escalated External Beam Radiation Therapy for the Management of Localized, Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.17144
Abstract: This cohort study examines trends in the use of brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy, and stereotactic body radiation therapy for disease management in patients with localized prostate cancer and compares outcomes between these therapies. read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; external beam; stereotactic body; trends use ... See more keywords
Trends in Postoperative Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Use and Its Association With Survival Among Patients With Incompletely Resected Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.30704
Abstract: This cohort study assesses trends in use of postoperative intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the US and the association of IMRT with survival among patients with incompletely resected non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). read more here.
Keywords: intensity modulated; postoperative intensity; radiation therapy; survival among ... See more keywords
Effect of Standard vs Dose-Escalated Radiation Therapy for Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: The NRG Oncology RTOG 0126 Randomized Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.0039
Abstract: Importance Optimizing radiation therapy techniques for localized prostate cancer can affect patient outcomes. Dose escalation improves biochemical control, but no prior trials were powered to detect overall survival (OS) differences. Objective To determine whether radiation… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; radiation therapy; prostate cancer; radiation ... See more keywords
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Operable Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Findings From the NRG Oncology RTOG 0618 Trial
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.1251
Abstract: Importance Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has become a standard treatment for patients with medically inoperable early-stage lung cancer. However, its effectiveness in patients medically suitable for surgery is unclear. Objective To evaluate whether noninvasive… read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; lung cancer; early stage; cancer ... See more keywords
Analysis of Price Transparency via National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers' Chargemasters for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.5690
Abstract: Importance A January 2019 price transparency mandate by the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows patients to look up the prices of cancer treatment services at hospitals across the United States. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; price; radiation therapy; prostate cancer ... See more keywords
Association of Radiation Therapy With Risk of Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Immunotherapy: A Pooled Analysis of Trials in the US Food and Drug Administration Database.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.6439
Abstract: Importance Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and radiation therapy (RT) are widely used to treat various cancers, but little data are available to guide clinicians on ICI use sequentially with RT. Objective To assess whether there… read more here.
Keywords: within days; administration; therapy; risk ... See more keywords
Image guidance in radiation therapy for better cure of cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12751
Abstract: The key goal and main challenge of radiation therapy is the elimination of tumors without any concurring damages of the surrounding healthy tissues and organs. Radiation doses required to achieve sufficient cancer‐cell kill exceed in… read more here.
Keywords: image; radiation therapy; cancer; oncology ... See more keywords
Reduction in stray radiation dose using a body‐shielding device during external radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12035
Abstract: &NA; With the purpose of reducing stray radiation dose (SRD) in out‐of‐field region (OFR) during radiotherapy with 6 MV intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a body‐shielding device (BSD) was prepared according to the measurements obtained in… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; radiation therapy; shielding device; body shielding ... See more keywords
Evaluation of interfraction setup variations for postmastectomy radiation therapy using EPID‐based in vivo dosimetry
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12712
Abstract: Abstract Postmastectomy radiation therapy is technically difficult and can be considered one of the most complex techniques concerning patient setup reproducibility. Slight patient setup variations — particularly when high‐conformal treatment techniques are used — can… read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; epid based; setup variations; setup ... See more keywords
A daily end‐to‐end quality assurance workflow for MR‐guided online adaptive radiation therapy on MR‐Linac
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12786
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Magnetic Resonance (MR)‐guided online adaptive radiation therapy (MRgOART), enabled with MR‐Linac, has potential to revolutionize radiation therapy. MRgOART is a complex process. This work is to introduce a comprehensive end‐to‐end quality assurance (QA)… read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; end; workflow; online adaptive ... See more keywords
Surface guided frameless positioning for lung stereotactic body radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13370
Abstract: Abstract Background and purpose When treating lung tumors with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), patient immobilization is of outmost importance. In this study, the intra‐fractional shifts of the patient (based on bony anatomy) and the… read more here.
Keywords: shift; radiation therapy; treatment; anatomy ... See more keywords