Promising treatment for rectal cancer confirmed in major study

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer shows favourable results in that surgery can sometimes be avoided completely. It also reduces the risk of recurrence. The method has been confirmed as effective in a comprehensive study conducted at Uppsala University and published in eClinicalMedicine. “The tumour disappears completely more often, thereby increasing the chance of [...]

Long radiotherapy course shows better organ preservation in rectal cancer

news.medical.net - 12/Sep 02:51

The COVID-19 pandemic has enabled researchers to show that a long course of radiotherapy given before surgery may be a better treatment for avoiding...

Hypofractionation proven safer and more convenient for breast cancer treatment

news.medical.net - 13/Sep 11:26

Giving higher doses per fraction of radiation therapy over a shorter time after breast cancer surgery significantly reduces the risk of side effects...

Hypofractionation proven safer and more convenient for breast cancer treatment

news.medical.net - 13/Sep 11:26

Giving higher doses per fraction of radiation therapy over a shorter time after breast cancer surgery significantly reduces the risk of side effects...

Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy Preferred TNT Regimen for Rectal Cancer

drugs.com - 12/Sep 21:31

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- For patients with locally advanced rectal cancer pursuing organ preservation, long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) is...

Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy Preferred TNT Regimen for Rectal Cancer

drugs.com - 12/Sep 21:31

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- For patients with locally advanced rectal cancer pursuing organ preservation, long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) is...

Promising treatment for incurable prostate cancer

oncologynews.com.au - 03/Sep 11:40

A new study reveals a potential breakthrough in combating aggressive prostate cancer Researchers from Flinders University and the University of South...