This retrospective study aimed to evaluate radiation-induced pneumonitis (RIP) and a related condition that we define in this report—prolonged minimal RIP (pmRIP)—after stereotactic body radiotherapy ...

Key Takeaways Radiation therapy for lung cancer is used for symptom relief or curative intent in unresectable cases. Palliative radiation focuses on comfort, addressing issues like painful bone ...

One of the unique aspects of the stage 3 disease patient population is that these patients are treated with chemotherapy and radiation. A common side effect of radiation is pneumonitis, or lung ...

Clinical efficacy and safety of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for the treatment of spine, lung and liver lesions have sparked further interest in expanding this novel treatment ...

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A standard phase I design was used. Five bins were created based on the volume of normal lung irradiated, and dose levels within bins were chosen based on the estimated risk of ...

Figure 3. Stereotactic body radiation therapy for gynecological malignancy. Depicted is a stereotactic body radiation therapy treatment example using 136 beamlets converging on a pelvic relapse of ...

Lung motion during breathing poses a significant challenge in lung cancer treatment, as tumors can shift, making it difficult for doctors to target them accurately. Existing solutions either rely ...

The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive ...

Side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy Radiotherapy to the prostate can cause some side effects. These include loose or watery poo (diarrhoea) and problems passing urine. Side effects tend to ...

It took surgeons three hours to perform a lumpectomy on her breast. After her surgery, chemotherapy followed, and the treatment was rounded off with radiation. Pat is currently in remission.