Radiation

An American Society of Radiation Oncology survey has shined a spotlight on the impact prior authorization has on providers and patients.

The addition of adjuvant nivolumab to standard-of-care radiotherapy and cisplatin improved survival for patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

In September, the FDA implemented new mammogram rules mandating that providers inform patients about their breast density.

A novel, six-step skincare regimen comprised of a “wish list” of ingredients improved the signs of photoaging in men and women, according to a study.

One-third of childhood cancer survivors reported high levels of fear of cancer recurrence even decades after treatment, according to results of a cross-sectional analysis.

Single-fraction stereotactic body radiation therapy may be an effective treatment for individuals with central lung cancer, according to prospective study results presented at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting.

ORLANDO — Certain Mohs surgery repair types raised the risk for healing complications following adjuvant radiation therapy, according to a presentation at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.

For many oncologists, the use of mastectomy to treat breast cancer cases can be a difficult subject to approach with patients.

Hypofractionated radiation therapy after breast cancer surgery significantly reduced risk for adverse events and improved quality of life compared with a conventional radiation therapy schedule, according to study results.