In an animal study published Oct. 1, 2021, in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have provided evidence that treating spinal ...

Indicators of a response to radiation therapy include pain relief and a return to baseline function or improved function. Patients may experience some relief of symptoms within a few days after ...

Phase II Study of Nelarabine (compound 506U78) in Children and Young Adults With Refractory T-Cell Malignancies: A Report From the Children’s Oncology Group One thousand three hundred four patients ...

Prognostic Significance of MTOR Pathway Component Expression in Neuroendocrine Tumors The median follow-up was 11.5 months (range, 0.03 to 113 months). The median and mean overall survival rates were ...

The Brain and Spine Metastases Clinic at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center allows for close collaboration between spinal surgeons and radiation oncologists. Together, these specialists offer rapid ...

ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published today an updated clinical guideline that details best practices for treating patients who have symptomatic ...

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has issued an updated clinical guideline that outlines best practices for addressing symptomatic bone metastases and improving quality of life for these ...

Trial investigators report lower risks for skeletal-related events, hospitalization, and death. Prophylactic radiation therapy delivered to patients with high-risk asymptomatic bone metastases from ...

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high doses of radiation to damage cancer cells, either killing them or slowing their growth. Unlike the low-dose radiation used in X-rays to see inside the ...

Mr. B, 68 years old, comes to the oncology clinic for his scheduled appointment. The APN notices that he seems uncomfortable and walks much slower than usual. When asked about the presence of pain, Mr ...