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Diagnostic methods and therapeutic options of uveal melanoma with emphasis on MR imaging—Part II: treatment indications and complications
Therapy of uveal melanoma aims to preserve the eye and its function and to avoid metastatic dissemination. The treatment choice is difficult and must...
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Synthetic CTs for MRI-only brain RT treatment: integration of immobilization systems
PurposeAuxiliary devices such as immobilization systems should be considered in synthetic CT (sCT)-based treatment planning (TP) for MRI-only brain...
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Low-kilovolt x-ray intraoperative radiotherapy for pT3 locally advanced colon cancer: a single-institution retrospective analysis
BackgroundPatients with locally advanced colon cancer (LACC) treated with surgery had a high risk of local recurrence. The outcomes can vary...
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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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Composite hemangioendothelioma in the cervical spine with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma features in an elderly patient: a case report
BackgroundComposite hemangioendothelioma (CHE) is an intermediate group of tumors with features between hemangioma and angiosarcoma both...
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Effect of radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery in elderly patients with early breast cancer according to the AJCC 8th Edition Breast Cancer Staging System in Japan
BackgroundThe number of elderly patients in Japan with breast cancer has been gradually increasing. The aim of this study was to determine the...
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The Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer with Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy: An Analysis of 2917 Invasive and In Situ Keratinocytic Carcinoma Lesions
IntroductionAn image-guided form of superficial ionizing radiation therapy (IGSRT) is becoming a commonly used alternative to surgery for...
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Estimation of secondary cancer projected risk after partial breast irradiation at the 1.5 T MR-linac
PurposeFor patients treated with partial breast irradiation (PBI), potential long-term treatment-related toxicities are important. The 1.5 T magnetic...
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Title: Pruritus in the Elderly: Differential Diagnosis and Management
Purpose of ReviewPruritis is a highly prevalent symptom in older adults significantly impacting their quality of life. It can manifest in the...
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Outcome of surgery and radiotherapy for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: 5-year experience from two tertiary centers of eastern India
ObjectiveDermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively rare cutaneous soft tissue tumor that is locally aggressive, characterized by high...
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Efficacy of narrowband UVB phototherapy in early-stage mycosis fungoides in Iranian patients
Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) has been shown to be effective for the treatment of early mycosis fungoides (MF) in light-skinned patients, but the effect of...
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Reirradiation of Recurrent and Second Primary Cancers of the Head and Neck: a Review of the Contemporary Evidence
Recurrent and second primary head and neck cancers represent a clinical challenge due to frequently unresectable and/or locally advanced disease....
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StrataXRT for the prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis: a critical review
PurposeThe primary objective is to systematically review primary studies, such as randomized control trials (RCTs), feasibility, exploratory, and...
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Partial Breast Radiation
Purpose of ReviewFollowing breast-conserving surgery, adjuvant radiation has traditionally been delivered using whole breast irradiation (WBI). Over...
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Influence of Irradiation on Capsules of Silicone Implants Covered with Acellular Dermal Matrix in Mice
BackgroundIn advanced breast cancer, radiotherapy is recommended as adjuvant therapy following breast reconstructive surgery. This inevitably led to...
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Feasibility of accelerated partial breast irradiation with strut-adjusted volume implant brachytherapy in Japan focusing on dosimetry and acute toxicity: a Japanese multi-institutional prospective study
BackgroundA Japanese multi-institutional prospective study was initiated to investigate the effectiveness and safety of accelerated partial breast...
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An autoimmune-based, paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome following checkpoint inhibition and concurrent radiotherapy for merkel cell carcinoma: case report
PurposeMerkel cell carcinoma is highly sensitive to both radiation and immunotherapy. Moreover, concurrent radioimmunotherapy may capitalize on...
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Impact of gadolinium concentration and cell oxygen levels on radiobiological characteristics of gadolinium neutron capture therapy technique in brain tumor treatment
Neutron capture therapy (NCT) with various concentrations of gadolinium ( 157 Gd) is one of the treatment modalities for glioblastoma (GBM) tumors....
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A mechanistic consideration of oxygen enhancement ratio, oxygen transport and their relevancies for normal tissue sparing under FLASH irradiation
Our study investigated the role of oxygen in mediating the FLASH effect. This effect, which was first reported in vitro in the 1950s and in vivo in...
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Long-term outcome after intraoperative radiotherapy as a boost in breast cancer
PurposeTo investigate long-term oncological outcome and incidence of chronic side effects in patients with breast cancer and intraoperative...
