radiotherapy

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Breaking through radiation therapy myths

Dr. Jennifer Peterson clears up misconceptions about radiation therapy, which is often an important part of cancer treatment.

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Mayo Clinic study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

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Researchers discover new vulnerable target in cancer cells

The protein PD-L1 is frequently present on the surface of cancer cells and is known for its role in helping cancer cells escape the immune[...]

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New radiotherapy helps reduce cognitive damage in brain cancer

When it comes to radiation therapy to treat brain cancer, hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain radiotherapy in conjunction with the drug memantine better preserved cognitive function and demonstrated[...]