Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck were randomly assigned to receive either intensity-modulated radiotherapy with weekly cetuximab or radiotherapy alone.

Results from the Phase III NRG Oncology RTOG 0920 (NRG-RTOG 0920) trial assessing postoperative radiotherapy with or without ...

Researchers have created an ultra-fast cancer treatment that can deliver much-needed treatment in just one second.

Among the different strategies employed to control mucositis/stomatitis are anti-inflammatory agents, coating agents, antimicrobial therapy, cytokine therapy, and local and systemic analgesics, as ...

After nearly a decade of inactivity, Papua New Guinea’s only radiotherapy machine re-started operations six months ago with support from the IAEA, giving renewed hope to thousands of cancer patients ...

Radiation therapy (RT) is a crucial treatment modality for various types of cancer, utilizing high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Recent advancements in radiation ...

Background Modern radiotherapy (RT) planning techniques and the use of oral supportive care have reduced the occurrence of acute radiation-induced toxicities. Oral mucositis remains a major concern in ...

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The LED craze doesn’t stop at the face–you can treat your neck ... the mask on. The device operates through an attached wired battery remote, making it portable. Plus, the two head straps ...

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Over the course of three months, our expert tester tried all of the LED face masks they could get their hands on, and even a couple of hand and neck options ... are also two head straps instead ...

Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is the clinical use of high energy rays (ionizing radiation) to induce DNA damage in all exposed cells to ultimately kill cancer cells or prevent cancer growth ...