Monday, November 9, 2009

radiation

PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival

Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds more >>

Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers

Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find more >>

Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer

Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function more >>

Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer

But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows more >>

Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence

But study did not find effect on overall survival more >>

Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems

Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find more >>

Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients

Study found it doubled survival time more >>

Radiation From Medical Scans Soaring

Americans now get 6-fold more exposure than in 1980, researchers say more >>

Radiation Treatments Made Safer for Cancer Patients

In mice, scientists say they can protect healthy tissue more >>

Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Never Marry

Certain forms of disease, treatment linked to greater likelihood of remaining single, study finds more >>

Most Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies

But pregnancies should be closely monitored, researchers say more >>

Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients' Brain Function

Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy more >>

Cell Phones: Precautions Recommended

Studies have begun linking heavy cellphone use over prolonged periods with an increased risk of cancer. more >>

Head, Neck Cancer Treatment Often Not Completed

Surgical patients more likely to finish radiation course, study finds more >>

Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease

CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests more >>

Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans

Screening could cut down on radiation exposure, researchers say more >>

Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects

Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid more >>

New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency

Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Exposed to Radiation and Other Health News

Weight-loss drugs are flagged; how health insurance reform may raise young adults' premiums. more >>

Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation

Study finds they more than double exposure, but actual amount still small more >>

Two-Thirds Get Medical Tests With Radiation Dose

MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome

But it does increase likelihood of extensive surgery, researchers say more >>

Radiation for Brain Tumors May Affect Cognition

Whether finding applies to today's treatments remains unclear, experts say more >>

Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease

UV exposure associated with skin inflammation in study of myositis more >>

Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer

Surgery alone not linked to improved survival in non-small-cell lung cancer study more >>

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