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Carbon ion irradiation induces DNA damage in melanoma and optimizes the tumor microenvironment based on the cGAS–STING pathway
PurposesIncreased number of studies reveal the crucial role of the Cyclic GMP–AMP synthase/stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS/STING) pathway in...
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New thiophene derivative augments the antitumor activity of γ-irradiation against colorectal cancer in mice via anti-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic pathways
BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide and the second cause of cancer-related deaths. It usually...
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Elective neck dissection versus elective neck irradiation in cT3/4N0 maxillary sinus squamous cell carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis
BackgroundMaxillary sinus squamous cell carcinoma (MS-SCC) is an infrequent malignancy, and determining the optimal neck management for patients with...
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Effect of pre-low-dose irradiation on anticancer activities of gallic acid in leukemic K562 and K562/Dox cells: cell viability and cellular energetic state studies
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of pre-low-dose irradiation followed by gallic acid (GA) on cell viability and cellular energetic...
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Quantitative assessment of breast volume changes after whole-breast irradiation for breast cancer using breast auto-segmentation
PurposeThis study aimed to quantitatively estimate the changes in breast volume associated with radiotherapy in patients undergoing breast-conserving...
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Simple quality assurance based on filtered back projection for geometrical/irradiation accuracy in single-isocenter multiple-target stereotactic radiotherapy
In single-isocenter multiple-target stereotactic radiotherapy (SIMT-SRT), it is difficult to evaluate both the geometrical accuracy and absorbed dose...
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A narrative review for radiation oncologists to implement preoperative partial breast irradiation
The strategy to anticipate radiotherapy (RT) before surgery, for breast cancer (BC) treatment, has recently generated a renewed interest....
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The mutual relationship between the host immune system and radiotherapy: stimulating the action of immune cells by irradiation
The effects of irradiation on tumor tissue and the host immune system are interrelated. The antitumor effect of irradiation is attenuated in the...
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Studying the viability and growth kinetics of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis V583 following femtosecond laser irradiation (420–465 nm)
Enterococcus faecalis is among the most resistant bacteria found in infected root canals. The demand for cutting-edge disinfection methods has...
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Utility of a skin marker–less setup procedure using surface-guided imaging: a comparison with the traditional laser-based setup in extremity irradiation
This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a skin marker–less patient setup using a surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) system for extremity...
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Effects of high-frequency near infrared laser irradiation on experimental tooth movement–induced pain in rats
Discomfort and dull pain are known side effects of orthodontic treatment. Pain is expected to be reduced by near-infrared (NIR) lasers; however, the...
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Total body irradiation versus thiotepa/busulfan-based conditioning regimens for myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Total body irradiation (TBI)-based conditioning regimens are generally recommended for allogeneic HSCT (allo-HSCT) in patients with acute...
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Effect of lethal total body irradiation on bone marrow chimerism, acute graft-versus-host disease, and tumor engraftment in mouse models: impact of different radiation techniques using low- and high-energy X-rays
PurposeEffects of X‑ray energy levels used for myeloablative lethal total body irradiation (TBI) delivery prior to bone marrow transplantation (BMT)...
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Photobiomodulation, Transmucosal Laser Irradiation of Blood, or B complex as alternatives to treat Covid-19 Related Long-Term Taste Impairment: double-blind randomized clinical trial
COVID-19 Related Long-Term Taste Impairment (CRLTTI) is a condition that can be expressed after COVID-19 contagion, lasting for months or even years,...
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Pattern of practice of re-irradiation for ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence in Italy: a survey by the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO)
PurposeThe Re-irradiation and the Breast Cancer Working Groups of the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) conducted a...
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Six-month repeated irradiation of 650 nm low-level red light reduces the risk of myopia in children: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeTo evaluate whether the six-month repeated irradiation of 650 nm low-level red light (LLRL) decreases the risk of myopia onset in children.
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Hypofractionated re-irradiation with bevacizumab for relapsed chemorefractory glioblastoma after prior high dose radiotherapy: a feasible option for patients with large-volume relapse
PurposeThere remains no standard of care for patients with recurrent and chemorefractory glioblastoma. Re-irradiation (reRT) provides an additional...
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Stereotactic boost on residual disease after external-beam irradiation in clinical stage III non-small cell lung cancer: mature results of stereotactic body radiation therapy post radiation therapy (SBRTpostRT) study
PurposeTo evaluate the role of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) delivered after external-beam fractionated irradiation in non-small-cell...
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Preoperative Partial Breast Irradiation in Patients with Low-Risk Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review of Literature
BackgroundPreoperative instead of standard postoperative partial breast irradiation (PBI) after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) has the advantage of...
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New patient setup procedure using surface-guided imaging to reduce body touch and skin marks in whole-breast irradiation during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a new patient-setup procedure using surface-guided imaging during the coronavirus disease 2019...
