radiation

MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome

Health - August 13, 2009

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

Radiation for Brain Tumors May Affect Cognition

Health - August 10, 2009

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

Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease

Health - August 6, 2009

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

Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer

Health - July 27, 2009

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

Combination Therapy Best for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Health - July 13, 2009

Adding radiation and hormone treatment to brachytherapy improves survival, study shows more >>

For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip

Health - June 24, 2009

Today's chemotherapy regimen often is enough, study finds more >>

Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's

Health - June 17, 2009

Expert urges use of alternative to 'toxic' treatment more >>

Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don't Compromise on Quality

Health - June 9, 2009

New techniques bring equivalent results without the potential dangers, study shows more >>

New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment

Health - June 1, 2009

Modified hysterectomy method could boost survival, German study shows more >>

Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments

Health - May 22, 2009

Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say more >>

Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients

Health - April 22, 2009

Small study suggests larger trials needed to assess therapy over longer time more >>

Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers

Health - April 20, 2009

Environmental or therapeutic contact also led to poorer outcomes, study finds more >>

Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes

Health - April 14, 2009

Getting both simultaneously linked to longer survival, study concludes more >>

Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation

Health - April 13, 2009

Small study finds acupressure cut symptoms beyond mere placebo effect more >>

Drug Improves Survival in Mice With Brain Tumors

Health - April 2, 2009

Cediranib reduces tissue swelling better than steroids, team says more >>

Researchers Test Lithium as Radiation Protector

Health - April 1, 2009

Study in mice hints at possible use in brain cancer treatment more >>

Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care

Health - March 17, 2009

Painful swelling can require treatments for infections and depression more >>

CT Scans of Pregnant Women Increasing

Health - March 17, 2009

But danger to fetus from radiation is slight, experts say more >>

Younger Women With Breast Cancer Face Added Peril

Health - March 13, 2009

Disease is more aggressive, requiring more radical treatments, study suggests more >>

Combo Treatment for Aggressive Brain Tumor May Lengthen Life

Health - March 9, 2009

Study finds longer-term survival benefit with chemo and radiation more >>

Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation

Health - March 6, 2009

Even with latest surgical techniques, therapy should come first, studies suggest more >>

Can Irradiating Food Zap Salmonella Outbreaks?

By Nancy Shute - Health - February 26, 2009

X-rays, ozone, and high pressure are among new options for stopping outbreaks salmonella. more >>

Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later

Health - February 16, 2009

Study found they were 37 times more likely to develop malignancies after radiation treatments more >>

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Faces Tough Battle Against Pancreatic Cancer

Health - February 6, 2009

Experts note high recurrence rate, even when malignancy is found early more >>

Experts Urge Limits on Use of Cardiac CT Scans

Health - February 2, 2009

Radiation-linked cancer risks are small, but need to be considered, AHA panel says more >>