Radiation Therapy
Adding pembrolizumab to chemoradiotherapy improves outcomes in high-risk cervical cancer
The addition of pembrolizumab to chemoradiotherapy improved survival outcomes for women with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer, according to data presented at Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.
Adding cisplatin to radiation fails to extend survival in intermediate-risk cervical cancer
The addition of concurrent cisplatin to adjuvant radiation therapy conferred no benefit to women with intermediate-risk, early-stage cervical cancer who underwent radical hysterectomy, according to randomized phase 3 study results.
AK104 with concurrent radiotherapy shows efficacy in locally advanced cervical cancer
The addition of AK104 to concurrent chemoradiotherapy improved survival outcomes for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer, according to data presented at Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.
Early adverse effects from prostate cancer therapy predict long-term complications
Men who experience acute adverse effects after radiation therapy for prostate cancer may be at higher risk for more serious long-term urinary and bowel complications, according to results of a meta-analysis published in Lancet Oncology.
Trial examines whether targeted steam can destroy prostate cancer
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are part of a national, multisite clinical trial to evaluate a minimally invasive water vapor system that uses steam to treat prostate cancer.
Study links beta blocker use to mortality after stem cell transplantation
Taking prescribed beta blockers during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may increase mortality risk due to suppression of signals from nerves that promote bone marrow regeneration, according to study results.
Intervention improves timely postoperative treatment for people with head and neck cancer
A multilevel, navigation-based intervention led to more timely initiation of postoperative radiation therapy vs. usual care-based patient navigation for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Temozolomide regimen extends survival for people with grade 2 gliomas
The addition of temozolomide to radiation therapy prolonged OS for patients with both co-deleted and non-co-deleted grade 2 gliomas, according to study results.
Image-guided superficial radiation therapy mends skin cancer disparities in rural areas
Offering image-guided superficial radiation therapy to rural populations could mend health disparities in nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment, according to a study published in Cancers.
‘More rigorous’ discussion needed about potential complications after prostate cancer therapy
Men treated with radiotherapy and prostatectomy for prostate cancer exhibit significantly higher risk for numerous urinary and sexual complications compared with the general population, according to results of a cohort study.