From: ucsd.edu Researchers at UC San Diego have developed advanced deep learning techniques that could revolutionize treatment planning for breast cancer radiotherapy – making it faster and improving its quality. The team sought to reduce inconsistencies in treatment plans and improve patient outcomes by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) using the Expanse system at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), which …
Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Source: American Society for Radiation Oncology From: news-medical.net An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows. Findings of the large, phase III RT CHARM trial (Alliance A221505) will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. While radiation therapy following mastectomy …
Quality-of-life outcomes reported from trial comparing whole-breast and partial-breast irradiation post-surgery
By: NRG Oncology From: medicalxpress.com The NRG Oncology (NRG)/NSABP B-39/RTOG 0413 clinical trial compared whole-breast irradiation (WBI) to accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) and determined that APBI was not statistically equivalent to WBI in local tumor control. The secondary outcome for the trial was Quality-of-life (QOL). The research is published in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study …
NSABP B-51 Data Highlight Evolving Role of Radiation in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
By: Jax DiEugenio From: onclive.com Radiation therapy has historically been a cornerstone in the treatment of breast cancer, particularly for patients experiencing lymph node involvement. However, for patients whose positive lymph nodes convert to negative status following surgery, should radiation therapy be maintained? In a presentation at the 23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East, Bruce …
ASTRO guideline on radiation therapy for bone mets emphasizes patient-centered care
he American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published yesterday an updated clinical guideline that details best practices for treating patients who have symptomatic bone metastases and ways to improve their quality of life. The guideline is available as a free access article in Practical Radiation Oncology, ASTRO’s clinical practice journal. Many types of cancer can spread to a patient’s skeletal …
Navigating Personalized Approaches With Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
By: Ryan Scott From: onclive.com We sat down with Robert W. Mutter, MD, at the 2024 ACRO Summit to get an inside look at his presentation on partial breast irradiation in early-stage breast cancer. In the interview, Mutter emphasized the importance of considering each patient’s unique perspective, priorities, and risk-benefit evaluations regarding treatment options using radiation therapy and endocrine therapy, …
Premastectomy Radiotherapy Followed by Immediate Breast Reconstruction Demonstrates Safety
By: Lori Solomon From: healthday.com Premastectomy radiotherapy (PreMRT) and regional node irradiation (RNI) followed by immediate breast reconstruction (IMBR) is feasible and safe, according to a study published online April 5 in JAMA Network Open. Mark V. Schaverien, M.D., from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues assessed the feasibility and safety of PreMRT followed by mastectomy …
Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients
By: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center From: medicalxpress.com Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays and improved patient satisfaction. The Phase II trial results, …
Local Recurrence Rate Low With Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients
By: Elana Gotkine From: healthday.com For young breast cancer patients after complete excision, high- versus low-dose radiation yields slightly better local control but increased incidence of marked or moderate fibrosis in the boost area, according to a study presented at the annual European Breast Cancer Conference, held from March 20 to 22 in Milan. Sophie Bosma, M.D., Ph.D., from The …
Advanced Radiation Techniques Could Aid in Cardiac Sparing in Lung, Breast, and Esophageal Cancer Treatment
By: Megan Hollasch From: onclive.com Cardiac toxicities can be effectively reduced using advanced radiation techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which is preferred over 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) for patients with locally advanced lung, esophageal, and breast cancers, because of its ability to optimize cardiac sparing, according to Charles B. Simone II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO.1 During his presentation …