Overweight Tied to Better Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes After Chemoradiotherapy
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overweight body mass index (BMI) is associated with favorable outcomes in patients with nonmetastatic head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Ne…
Learn MoreASCO: FOLFOX Noninferior to Chemoradiotherapy for Overall Survival in Rectal Cancer
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) is noninferior to preoperative chemoradiotherapy with respect to overall survival for patients with locally advanced rectal cance…
Learn MoreCan Some Cancer Patients Safely Skip Radiation Therapy? New Studies Say Yes
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Radiation therapy might not be necessary in treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment, a pair of new clinical trials shows.One trial found that rectal cancer …
Learn MoreSurgical Treatment Provides Better Long-Term Survival for NSCLC
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term survival favors surgical management over stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for treatment of early-stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of…
Learn MoreNasal Colonization With Staph Bacteria Linked to Acute Radiation Dermatitis
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus (SA) before radiation therapy (RT) is associated with acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) severity, and bacterial decolonization (BD) is effective for ARD prophylaxis,…
Learn MoreNuevas esperanzas para un doloroso problema de la piel provocado por la radioterapia para el cáncer
LUNES, 8 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando Ann Alexander se sometió a quimioterapia para tratar el cáncer de mama hace una década, le advirtieron sobre la pérdida potencial del cabello, las náuseas y los vómitos. Pero a la mujer de 73 años no…
Learn MoreNew Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.The 73-year-old wasn’t, however, told about the potential side effects…
Learn MorePatient-Centered Approach Recommended for Oligometastatic NSCLC
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach is strongly recommended for decision-making regarding treatment for oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a clinical practice guideline …
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