Edited by: Gargi Mukherjee From: medscape.com TOPLINE: The Profile for the Omission of Local Adjuvant Radiation (POLAR) biomarker, a 16-gene molecular signature, can help predict locoregional recurrence in patients with ER-positive early breast cancer following breast-conserving surgery as well as which patients will benefit most from adjuvant radiotherapy. Overall, patients with a high POLAR score derived a significant benefit from …
Low-dose boost of radiotherapy keeps young breast cancer patients recurrence-free
Source: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer From: news-medical.net The vast majority of young patients given a low-dose boost of radiotherapy to the site where their breast cancer was removed in addition to whole breast radiotherapy, remained free of local recurrence after ten years, according to results of the ‘Young boost trial’ presented at the 14th European Breast …
Yoga-Based Breathing Exercise Improved Radiotherapy-Induced Sleep Quality in Breast Cancer
By: Jennifer Larson From: oncologynurseadvisor.com Integrating a daily short yoga-based deep breathing practice can improve sleep quality and decrease fatigue in women with breast cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy, according to study findings recently published in Oncology Nursing Forum. Fatigue and poor sleep quality are common adverse effects of radiation therapy, and can negatively affect quality of life for …
Radiotherapy boost offers hope for shorter breast cancer treatment
By: Dr. Prajakta Banik From: techexplorist.com Breast cancer is a prevalent malignancy affecting millions of women worldwide. One of the primary treatment modalities for breast cancer is radiotherapy, which significantly improves patient outcomes by targeting and eradicating cancer cells. However, the duration of radiotherapy treatment often spans several weeks, posing challenges for patients regarding time commitment, logistics, and potential treatment …
Our research impact: breast cancer radiotherapy
From: icr.ac.uk To mark our outstanding success in REF2021 – the UK Government’s measure of the quality and impact of university research – we’re celebrating some of the research programmes that have been changing the lives of cancer patients since the most recent equivalent assessment in 2014. As part of a series of features, Gege Li spoke to two of …
New research points to potential for single breast cancer radiotherapy shot
By: Jack Power, Mark Hilliard From: irishtimes.com New research which suggests a single shot of radiotherapy may be as effective as current treatment for certain types of breast cancers, has been described as promising by the Irish Cancer Society. The University College London (UCL) study, published on Friday, suggests a new treatment may avoid the need for a long course …
Second cancer in survivors a complex, multifaceted concern
By: Jennifer Byrne From: healio.com Although many cancer survivors go on to live healthy, cancer-free lives, the prospect of facing cancer again is an ongoing concern. Much of the discussion around this possibility relates to recurrence of the original cancer, but cancer survivors also appear to be at increased risk for developing a second, entirely different type of malignancy. This …
Study Demonstrates Long-Term Safety of Radiotherapy in Fewer Doses for Early Breast Cancer
By: Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor From: pharmacytimes.com In a 10-year study conducted by the Institute of Cancer Research, researchers have found that a lower total dose of radiotherapy delivered in fewer large doses is as safe as other treatment courses for breast cancer, which typically deliver multiple small doses. Earlier results of the FAST trial, which was launched in 2004, …
IntraOp and OSU Announce Collaboration in FLASH
Source: IntraOp Medical Corporation From: PR Newswire New Technology and Research has potential to transform the fundamentals of radiation oncology unlocking new opportunities for cancer patients. IntraOp Medical Corporation announced today the delivery of its pre-clinical high dose rate electron beam linear accelerator to The Ohio State University Comprehensive James Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard …
Cancer: Scientists reveal how to boost radiotherapy
By: Catharine Paddock PhD From: medicalnewstoday.com Scientists have recently identified a molecular pathway that links the movement of energy-producing centers, or mitochondria, in cancer cells to resistance to radiotherapy. This, they say, could lead to improved cancer treatments. Although previous studies had already revealed that the pathway — called Arf6-AMP1-PRKD2 — plays a key role in cancer invasiveness, its relation to treatment resistance …
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