Radiation Oncology
Update on Intraoperative Radiotherapy
1 Mar, 2018 | 22:00h | UTCUpdate on intraoperative radiotherapy: new challenges and issues – ecancermedicalscience (free)
EANM guidelines for radionuclide therapy of bone metastases with beta-emitting radionuclides
27 Feb, 2018 | 17:09h | UTC
Common Oral Complications of Head and Neck Cancer Radiation Therapy
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:10h | UTC
Guideline: Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:03h | UTCCommentary: ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guideline on Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Early-Stage NSCLC – The ASCO Post (free)
Original Guideline: Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: Executive Summary of an ASTRO Evidence-Based Guideline – Practical Radiation Oncology (free)
Radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma: dose, response and survival
4 Feb, 2018 | 17:50h | UTCRadiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma: dose, response and survival – Cancer Management and Research (free)
Systematic Review: Whole Brain Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Brain Metastases
26 Jan, 2018 | 00:01h | UTCWhole brain radiotherapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple brain metastases – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Interventions to Reduce Adverse Gastrointestinal Effects of Pelvic Radiotherapy for Primary Pelvic Cancers
25 Jan, 2018 | 23:50h | UTCInterventions to reduce acute and late adverse gastrointestinal effects of pelvic radiotherapy for primary pelvic cancers – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Interventions to reduce digestive side effects of pelvic x-ray treatment – Cochrane Library (free)
Review: Future Directions of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
13 Jan, 2018 | 19:21h | UTCFuture Directions of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy: A Brief Review – Frontiers in Oncology (free)
Research: Neurocognitive Deficits in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
27 Dec, 2017 | 21:00h | UTCAssociation of Neurocognitive Deficits With Radiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Head and neck cancer survivors have long-lasting cognitive problems – Reuters (free) AND Thinking Abilities May Decline After Treatment For Head and Neck Cancers – MedicalResearch (free)
Guideline: Radiation Therapy for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
26 Dec, 2017 | 20:11h | UTC
Guideline: Radiation Therapy for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
28 Oct, 2017 | 23:29h | UTC
Review: Reducing rectal injury in men receiving prostate cancer radiation therapy
9 Oct, 2017 | 20:52h | UTC
Review: Radiation Therapy in Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
30 Sep, 2017 | 13:09h | UTCRadiation Therapy in Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer – Frontiers in Oncology (free)
Review: Radiation Treatment in Women with Ovarian Cancer
24 Sep, 2017 | 00:20h | UTCRadiation Treatment in Women with Ovarian Cancer: Past, Present, and Future – Frontiers in Oncology (free)
Study: Postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery compared with whole brain radiotherapy for resected metastatic brain disease
9 Sep, 2017 | 23:16h | UTCPostoperative stereotactic radiosurgery compared with whole brain radiotherapy for resected metastatic brain disease (NCCTG N107C/CEC·3): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Achieves Better Quality of Life and Improved Cognition Than Whole-Brain Radiotherapy – ASCO Post (free)
Guideline: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
1 Sep, 2017 | 18:54h | UTCSee also: National Guideline Clearinghouse Summary (free)
Guideline: Brachytherapy for Patients With Prostate Cancer
31 Aug, 2017 | 15:06h | UTC
Guideline: Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:11h | UTCCommentary: ASTRO Guidelines on Stereotactic Radiation in Early NSCLC – Medscape (free registration required)
Partial-breast radiotherapy after breast conservation surgery for patients with early breast cancer
11 Aug, 2017 | 14:23h | UTCCommentaries: Early-stage breast cancer: falling risks and emerging options – The Lancet (free) AND Targeted radiotherapy limits side effects of breast cancer treatment – ecancer News (free)
Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Updates on Innovative Devices and Techniques
16 Jul, 2017 | 23:40h | UTCReview: Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Updates on Innovative Devices and Techniques – Korean Journal of Radiology (free)
Personalized radiotherapy for invasive breast cancer in 2017
23 Jun, 2017 | 18:46h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus
23 Jun, 2017 | 18:32h | UTCSpecial Issue – Homepage: Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland (ACPGBI): Guidelines for the Management of Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus (2017)
1 – Introduction (free)
2 – Diagnosis, Investigations and Screening (free)
3 – Surgical Management (free)
4 – Multidisciplinary Management (free)
5 – Follow Up, Lifestyle and Survivorship (free)
6 – Audit and Outcome Reporting (free)
7 – Pathology Standards and Datasets (free)
8 – Anal Cancer (free)
Radiation Associated Cardiac Disease
23 Jun, 2017 | 01:03h | UTCReview: Radiation Associated Cardiac Disease – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free)
Related Guidelines and Reviews: Prevention and Monitoring of Cardiac Dysfunction in Survivors of Adult Cancers: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline (free) AND 2016 ESC Position Paper on cancer treatments and cardiovascular toxicity developed under the auspices of the ESC Committee for Practice Guidelines (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy (free) AND Cardiotoxicity of anticancer treatments: Epidemiology, detection, and management – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (free)
Why treating breast cancer with less radiation may be more
19 Jun, 2017 | 12:53h | UTCWhy treating breast cancer with less may be more – The Conversation (free) (RT @pash22 see Tweet)
Original article: Cost-effectiveness Analysis Comparing Conventional, Hypofractionated, and Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer – Journal of the National Cancer Institute (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Optimizing Breast Cancer Adjuvant Radiation and Integration of Breast and Reconstructive Surgery
16 Jun, 2017 | 01:32h | UTC