• For example, in metastatic colorectal cancer predictive biomarkers can serve as a way of evaluating and improving patient survival rates and in the individual case by case scenario, they can serve as a way of sparing patients from needless toxicity that arises from cancer treatment plans. (wikipedia.org)
  • If the liver is the only site of metastatic disease, regional treatment options can offer the benefit of high local exposure with limited systemic toxicity, especially for patients without (further) systemic treatment options. (omicsdi.org)
  • The studies showed the breadth and depth of the TomoTherapy System as an efficient treatment option for a wide range of patients and disease types clinically proven to provide strong disease control and low incidence of toxicity. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • Overall, 8 patients had lost their organ function due to recurrence or toxicity. (growkudos.com)
  • This treatment results in long-term disease-free survival, but is associated with significant acute toxicity due in part to the large radiation fields used. (ecancer.org)
  • Improvements in treatment-related toxicity have already been described in patients with breast, head and neck and prostate cancers treated with IMRT, as compared to conventionally-delivered radiation therapy. (ecancer.org)
  • By precisely targeting cancer cells and sparing surrounding healthy tissue, the Xoft System has empowered our clinicians to significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce toxicity in treating a range of cancers," said Martin Tejedor, M.D., Chief of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. (icadmed.com)
  • Preliminary results in 136 patients treated from May 2015 to August 2016 show feasible acute and late toxicity and good cosmetic outcomes. (icadmed.com)
  • Preliminary results in 94 patients treated from September 2015 to September 2017 show targeted approach reduces toxicity to organs at risk. (icadmed.com)
  • PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate three techniques of irradiation of left-sided breast cancer patients, three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT), hybrid Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (h-IMRT), and hybrid Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (h-VMAT, h-ARC), in terms of dose distribution in the planning target volume (PTV) and organs at risk (OARs). (bvsalud.org)
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three treatment plans were prepared in 3D-CRT, h-IMRT, and h-VMAT techniques for each of the 40 patients, who underwent CT simulation in deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH). (bvsalud.org)
  • Previous studies demonstrated the superiority of IMRT over the conventional radiation techniques for WPRT in sparing of organs at risk [9] and superior target coverage [10]. (scirp.org)
  • This study evaluated whether helical tomotherapy (TOMO) planning could achieve better isodose distribution for the maxillary sinus while concomitantly sparing the adjacent _critical normal organs than linac-based step-and-shoot IMRT (s-IMRT) planning. (accuray.com)
  • Three [iv] treatment planning simulation studies incorporating the multileaf collimator of the new CyberKnife M6™ System found consistent reductions in treatment time for both radiosurgery and IMRT plans, with equivalent or improved plan quality relative to the prior circular collimator plans or IMRT plans generated for other radiotherapy systems. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • There are no studies with large number of patients to our knowledge that estimate treatment results in patients treated exclusively with IMRT/VMAT. (growkudos.com)
  • 201 patients with early stage glottic laryngeal cancer treated with carotid sparing IMRT /VMAT techniques in 6 Turkish Radiation Oncology Society centers were analyzed retrospectively. (growkudos.com)
  • Carotid sparing IMRT is the treatment method that has been widely used in the treatment of early stage glottic larynx cancer in recent years. (growkudos.com)
  • It was reported that IMRT has fewer significant skin and gastrointestinal (GI) side-effects, which can limit anal cancer treatment. (ecancer.org)
  • IMRT is specifically designed to focus on the tumour only, sparing surrounding healthy tissue. (ecancer.org)
  • In contrast to two- or three-dimensional conventional radiation fields, which indiscriminately treat normal organs, IMRT is a novel technology that conforms or "paints" the radiation dose to the tumour and lymph node regions, while sparing healthy surrounding tissues. (ecancer.org)
  • In the current study, Dr. Kachnic and the RTOG analysed the outcome of 52 stage II and stage III patients with anal cancer treated with IMRT and 5-fluorouracil/mitomycin-C chemotherapy. (ecancer.org)
  • Conventional intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatments are slower and more difficult for radiotherapy radiographers because they target tumors using a complex sequence of fixed beams from multiple angles. (varian.com)
  • Shortly we intend to start using RapidArc for complex head & neck cancer treatments and we expect the beam-on time will be reduced from 25 minutes using IMRT to about two and a half minutes using two arcs with RapidArc, resulting in more efficient treatments and potentially shortening waiting lists," she said. (varian.com)
  • RapidArc delivers a volumetric intensity-modulated radiation therapy treatment in a single or multiple arcs of the treatment machine around the patient and makes it possible to deliver advanced image-guided IMRT two to eight times faster than is possible with conventional IMRT. (varian.com)
  • IMRT dose escalation for positive para-aortic lymph nodes in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer while reducing dose to bone marrow and other organs at risk. (medscape.org)
  • The Albert Einstein Hospital, as a reference cancer center, sought this technology in order to offer its patients an individualized approach, making available all the possibilities of treatment of localized prostate cancer, with the objective of achieving the best possible outcomes according to the characteristics of the patient and tumor. (edap-tms.com)
  • The nature and severity of side effects depend on many factors, including the size and location of the treated tumor, the treatment technique (for example, the radiation dose), the patient's general medical condition, to name a few. (accuray.com)
  • Brachytherapy is an advanced medical treatment for cancer that involves the precise delivery of radiation directly to the tumor site. (hmsdesk.com)
  • This method allows for highly concentrated radiation to be applied to the tumor while sparing nearby tissues. (hmsdesk.com)
  • Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), is a radiation oncology company that develops, manufactures and sells precise, innovative tumor treatment solutions that set the standard of care with the aim of helping patients live longer, better lives. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • By providing real-time continuous tracking of the tumor and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation, turning the beam off if the target moves outside user-defined margins. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • To achieve the most favorable therapeutic outcomes, the delivery of boron-enriched tracers to tumors must be selective and efficient, with a substantial concentration of boron atoms meticulously arranged in and around the tumor cells. (thno.org)
  • It utilizes biological mechanisms to selectively target tumor cells while sparing the neighboring healthy tissues. (thno.org)
  • Moreover, maintaining a tumor boron concentration of ≥20 ppm is crucial for successful BNCT outcomes [ 9 ]. (thno.org)
  • This technology has been increasingly adopted as an alternative to traditional radiation therapy as it delivers high doses of radiation directly to the tumor site while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • It is important to remove the entire tumor with surrounding tissue and organs. (dartmouth.edu)
  • and finally tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, as third-line treatment. (medscape.com)
  • We assess and report clinical outcomes after carotid-sparing intensity modulated radiotherapy for early-stage laryngeal cancer. (growkudos.com)
  • In men with locally advanced PCa in whom local therapy is not mandatory, watchful waiting (WW) is a treatment alternative to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) with equivalent oncologic efficacy. (nih.gov)
  • Another study has demonstrated differences between Chinese and American patients at presentation (risk factors, disease characteristics and predictors of adverse oncologic outcomes) [ 14 ]. (uroweb.org)
  • He told HCB News that the iRAI system maps dose deposited deep in the body by 'listening' to sounds generated by the radiation beam without interfering with the treatment. (dotmed.com)
  • In addition, the ability to deliver the dose of an antimicrobial agent conveniently and with true portability in a handheld nebulizer for multiple dose administrations could lead to significant treatment improvements, specifically related to infection caused by B anthracis . (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Projected risk ratios for secondary cancers were estimated relative to 3D-CRT using the organ equivalent dose (OED) concept for the Schneider's linear exponential, plateau, and full mechanistic dose-response model. (bvsalud.org)
  • H-ARC increased the mean dose of contralateral organs and the LL V5Gy parameter (p (bvsalud.org)
  • Radiation oncologists must often decide between delivering a large enough dose to control the tumour and sparing nearby organs from damage. (ebeam4therapy.eu)
  • After examining data from a cohort of more than 700 head and neck cancer patients, they reported that the radiotherapy dose to the gland area was associated with dry mouth and swallowing difficulties after treatment. (the-scientist.com)
  • For high risk prostate cancer, the treatment volumes and even dose levels are still a controversial issue. (scirp.org)
  • Drawing the dose volume histograms (DVHs) was done for planning target volumes (PTVs), including Prostate PTV & nodal PTV, and organs at risk including rectum, bladder, femoral heads, and bowel bag for the plans. (scirp.org)
  • An ongoing GETUG-AFU-18 phase III trial is evaluating the impact of dose escalation in combination with 3-year androgen deprivation treatment on 5-year biochemical or clinical control in high-risk prostate cancer patients [8]. (scirp.org)
  • One [ii] study of lung SBRT with the CyberKnife System reported lower chest wall maximum dose when lesions were tracked with the Synchrony Respiratory Tracking System compared to static or linac-based treatment plans, and another study [iii] showed very low incidence of chest wall pain, a common side effect of lung SBRT for lesions near the chest wall. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • In a related study [vii] , authors confirmed in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma that either adjuvant conventionally fractionated or definitive hypofractionated TomoTherapy treatment results in a high prescription dose to the treatment volume while sparing organs at risk. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • In addition, the RapidArc prostate plan resulted in a better dose distribution and avoidance of organs at risk, she said. (varian.com)
  • Faster treatment also contributes to precision by reducing the time for motion within the anatomy, and laboratory studies suggest that faster dose delivery may kill some cancer cells more effectively. (varian.com)
  • LAP-ABLATE will evaluate the combination of chemotherapy and MRI-guided ablative dose radiation therapy to determine MRIdian's role in improving overall survival outcomes and expanding the treatment options for patients with locally advanced disease. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • This allows for precise delivery of the prescribed dose to the target while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • The primary outcome was a composite of low disease activity and prednisone dose less than or equal to 5 mg/d or dose decrease by more than or equal to 10 mg/d from baseline at week 24. (ama-assn.org)
  • Radiation treatment is defined in terms of the total dose (Gray, Gy), the number of individual fractions needed to deliver this, and the time it takes to complete the full treatment. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • A typical high-dose conventional treatment would be ≥50Gy-70Gy, in once-daily fractions of 1.8Gy-2.0Gy delivered five times per week, over five to seven weeks. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • A second-line treatment, mainly low-dose methotrexate and azathioprine, is indicated in case of corticosteroid resistance, intolerance, or contraindication or more often as a corticosteroid-sparing agent when a prolonged treatment of more than 10 mg/d equivalent prednisone is expected. (medscape.com)
  • We develop a safe and cost effective approach to radiation therapy to enhance therapeutic efficacy and treatment accessibility providing improved outcomes and a better quality of life for patients. (ebeam4therapy.eu)
  • This targeted treatment reduces damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhances treatment efficacy. (hmsdesk.com)
  • Despite the concern that treatment efficacy may decrease while reducing this risk, our study data suggest that this method can be used safely and effectively treat early-stage glottic cancers. (growkudos.com)
  • At ESTRO 37, clinicians from Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet will present new preliminary findings from three studies that further demonstrate the efficacy of the Xoft System in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer and gynecological cancers. (icadmed.com)
  • A prognostic biomarker provides information about the patients overall outcome, regardless of any treatment or therapeutic intervention. (wikipedia.org)
  • CONCLUSION: IHP with melphalan shows activity in patients with liver metastases from a variety of primary tumors, but other or additional drugs may improve therapeutic outcome. (omicsdi.org)
  • We are pleased that clinical results from multiple studies continue to demonstrate the therapeutic value of this innovative treatment option," said Ken Ferry, CEO of iCAD. (icadmed.com)
  • To avoid damaging healthy organs, it is crucial that the therapeutic activity of microbes be targeted to tumors. (nature.com)
  • Advances in radiation oncology can deliver more effective treatments, increase the available therapeutic options and improve patient outcomes. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • Each therapeutic decision must follow a rigorous diagnostic evaluation to determine the disease impact, its outcome (progression or not), and its response to treatment in the long run. (medscape.com)
  • Increasing tumour size is associated with a higher risk of muscle-invasive and/or non-organ-confined disease, both in ureteral and renal pelvis UTUC. (uroweb.org)
  • In contrast, SBRT exploits the fact that large fraction sizes are more damaging to the tumour, delivers fewer total fractions and keeps the overall treatment time much shorter. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • In practice, both conventional and SBRT treatment plans have margins beyond the visible tumour to account for uncertainty in tumour targeting - for example, patient or tumour motion during treatment delivery - and to reduce the chance of missing the target. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • SBRT requires greater accuracy and precision than conventional RT to reduce the chance small margins may result in too high a risk of missing the tumour or of inadvertently delivering too much radiation to a critical organ close to the tumour. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • Similar to surgical resection for multiple lung or liver metastases in selected patients, an individualised treatment approach in radiation oncology is entirely consistent with the observation that some patients with few metastases from relatively favourable tumour types (for example breast, prostate, colorectal cancer) may do better than other patients with localised, but less favourable, tumours. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • It can even be applied to improve accuracy and patient outcomes in advanced treatments like proton therapy, according to Wang. (dotmed.com)
  • Predictive biomarkers are used to help optimize ideal treatments, and often indicate the likelihood of benefiting from a specific therapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a Latin America reference center, our research team will continue to produce scientific data to enhance the role of focal therapy and explore ways to further improve outcomes, as well as cost-effectiveness to the public and private health system. (edap-tms.com)
  • In the case of bladder cancer, we have good data to support organ-sparing therapy. (thebioconnection.com)
  • We found that brachytherapy is a medically- and cost-effective treatment compared to external beam radiation therapy alone," said Daniel Krauss, M.D., Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak radiation oncologist and one of the study authors. (thebioconnection.com)
  • If steroid therapy does not improve TART, fertility-sparing surgical procedures are available (5). (bjuinternational.com)
  • For more details about the side effects of your radiation therapy, and if treatment with an Accuray product is right for you, ask your doctor. (accuray.com)
  • Brachytherapy is a specialized form of radiation therapy used in the treatment of certain cancers . (hmsdesk.com)
  • In conclusion, brachytherapy offers a valuable treatment option for various cancers, providing targeted radiation therapy with minimized collateral damage , thus enhancing patients' quality of life during and after treatment. (hmsdesk.com)
  • Radiation therapy is not typically used for the treatment of renal cell cancer. (yourcancercare.com)
  • Systemic therapy is any treatment directed at destroying cancer cells throughout the body. (yourcancercare.com)
  • These patients may be eligible for therapy deintensification or early pursuit of novel treatments/approaches that are desperately needed. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Esteemed mesothelioma institutes such as the Pacific Meso Center perform P/D on nearly every patient, followed by radiation and a long-term therapy program usually involving immunotherapy and experimental treatments. (pintas.com)
  • Very good outcomes have been achieved with this therapy for men with the localized cancer that Grant had. (clicketc.com)
  • Close collaboration with other multidisciplinary specialists at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to support best outcomes and complete care for patients, including such specializations as nephrology, nutrition, plastic surgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. (upmc.com)
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy after hysterectomy: comparison with conventional treatment and sensitivity of the normal-tissue-sparing effect to margin size. (medscape.org)
  • The market for particle therapy has been steadily growing over the past decade as more and more treatment centers invest in this technology. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • Particle therapy has shown to be particularly effective in treating certain types of cancer, such as those located in sensitive areas like the brain or near critical organs. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • This market growth is driven by several factors, including the increasing incidence of cancer worldwide, the rising demand for non-invasive cancer treatments, and the expanding number of particle therapy treatment centers globally. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • The particle therapy market is expected to experience further growth as advancements in particle therapy technology continue to improve treatment outcomes and reduce costs. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • Additionally, clinical trials exploring the use of particle therapy in combination with other cancer treatments, such as immunotherapy, could expand the potential applications of this technology even further. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • The particle therapy market is experiencing an evolving era as new technological advancements and treatment techniques continue to emerge. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • This has led to a growing number of treatment centers investing in carbon ion therapy systems, particularly in Asia where this technology has been developed and utilized for many years. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • Another trend in the particle therapy market growth is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to improve treatment planning and delivery. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • As more centers open and more patients are treated with particle therapy, there is a growing pool of data that can be used to refine treatment protocols and improve outcomes. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • Many prognostic factors have been identified and can be used to risk-stratify patients in order to decide on the most appropriate local treatment (radical vs. conservative) and discuss peri-operative systemic therapy. (uroweb.org)
  • For more advanced tumors, our multidisciplinary team may recommend treatments in addition to surgery, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or a combination of these modalities. (dartmouth.edu)
  • Among the cell types being investigated for therapy, immune cells have excelled in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. (nature.com)
  • Outcomes after radiation therapy for T2N0/stage II glottic squamous cell carcinoma. (mdanderson.org)
  • Replication-competent, nonneuroinvasive genetically engineered herpes virus is highly effective in the treatment of therapy-resistant experimental human tumors. (uchicago.edu)
  • A cutting-edge cancer treatment using localized radiation to target tumors internally, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. (hmsdesk.com)
  • Therefore, chemotherapy often affects the body's normal tissues and organs, which can result in complications or side effects. (yourcancercare.com)
  • It uses a proprietary, miniaturized x-ray source to deliver targeted radiation directly to the cancerous site, sparing healthy tissues and surrounding organs. (icadmed.com)
  • As part of the Sarcoma Oncology Program , our surgical oncologists provide expert diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas and other tumors of the bones, muscles and connective tissues. (dartmouth.edu)
  • Sarcomas and cancers of the connective tissues are uncommon and complex, and require advanced training and expertise for effective diagnosis and treatment. (dartmouth.edu)
  • But researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to use them to track radiotherapy treatments in real time with 3D imaging. (dotmed.com)
  • Such technology could be used to personalize each course of radiotherapy treatment, according to corresponding author Xueding Wang, the Jonathan Rubin Collegiate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, a radiology professor and head of the U-M's Optical Imaging Laboratory at the University of Michigan, School of Medicine. (dotmed.com)
  • Explained Dr. Lin, "Our analysis contributes further support to the use of organ preservation through a combination chemotherapy/radiotherapy as a viable option in the management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. (thebioconnection.com)
  • The findings may have implications for radiotherapy, a cancer treatment that can cause damage to salivary glands and leave lasting complications. (the-scientist.com)
  • Radiotherapy studies correlate the ability to spare more healthy tissue with reduced complications and better outcomes. (varian.com)
  • Doctors prefer P/D because it spares the healthy lung while still removing most of the mesothelioma tumors. (pintas.com)
  • Mayo Clinic is one of the few institutions where surgeons from different specialties routinely remove tumors from different organs in the same operation (synchronous treatment). (mayoclinic.org)
  • This approach combines two operations into one and streamlines treatment of people who have advanced tumors. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Oral cavity cancer treatment, particularly for advanced tumors (because of radical surgery), destroys the integrity of this area. (medscape.com)
  • Radical nephrectomy is commonly preferred for treatment of tumors that extend into the inferior vena cava. (medscape.com)
  • The brachytherapy boost significantly lowered expected lifetime treatment costs because it decreased the incidence of metastatic prostate cancer, cutting the use of expensive targeted therapies. (thebioconnection.com)
  • There are limited studies examining the outcomes specific to patients with RMS metastatic to bone marrow despite an incidence of 6% at diagnosis. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Age 10years, alveolar histology, FOXO1 fusion presence, unfavorable primary location, higher Oberlin score, and lack of radiation were identified as poor prognostic/predictive characteristics.This study represents the largest analysis of RMS metastatic to bone marrow, defining the poor prognostic outcome for these patients. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • A cost-effectiveness analysis of avelumab plus best supportive care versus best supportive care alone as first-line maintenance treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma in Taiwan. (amedeo.com)
  • Although surgery is considered a potentially curative treatment for non-metastatic pancreatic cancer, less than 20 percent of patients are candidates. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • 4 This may be reflective of the stable rates of patients presenting with advanced and metastatic cancer, a changing biology of kidney cancer, or the overtreatment of indolent lesions with resultant complications of that treatment. (ahrq.gov)
  • 8 However, the deaths due to renal cell carcinoma are driven by the failure of systemic treatments in metastatic (later stage) patients. (ahrq.gov)
  • He also focuses on the treatment of upper tract urothelial cancer and organ-sparing approaches to its management. (nymc.edu)
  • I believe that the addition of long-term treatment results and cerebrovascular complications data will be more decisive in the choice of treatment method. (growkudos.com)
  • Similarly, there was interest in using the procedure to produce cloned tissue and organs for possible future transplantation in the nuclear donor and perhaps other tissue- compatible recipients. (who.int)
  • Our resident, Dr. David Lin, recently analyzed the National Cancer Database and, through his research, found equivalent outcomes using bladder-preserving approaches as opposed to radical surgery for muscle invasive bladder cancer," said Daniel Krauss, M.D., Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak radiation oncologist and one of the study authors. (thebioconnection.com)
  • At PanCAN we support patient involvement in clinical trials as a way to gain access to some of the best treatment options and most cutting-edge approaches. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • This leads to more effective and targeted treatment approaches which ultimately enhance the quality of patient care with respect to cancer treatment. (thno.org)
  • Therefore, a treatment strategy for patients with refractory disease, or for patients with comorbidities that make even modest doses of prednisone over a long timeframe highly undesirable, should be the focus of future studies of novel approaches to managing PMR. (ama-assn.org)
  • Conventional RT and SBRT therefore represent two very different treatment approaches. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • Of the 61 TomoTherapy presentations, several focused on treatment of breast, head and neck, prostate, and lung cancers. (geriatriccareers.com)
  • The potential of SBRT is shown by the outcome for patients with early-stage NSCLC located in the periphery of the lung, who may not have been fit enough for, or who may have declined, standard surgical resection. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown cause characterized by the formation of granulomatous lesions in involved organs, usually with lung and lymphatic involvement. (medscape.com)
  • A polymorphisms toward lung cancer susceptibility and its association with clinical outcome in North Indian patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. (cdc.gov)
  • They found that patients treated with P/D had an equal to better outcome than those with EPP, and those treated with EPP and chemotherapy fared better than EPP alone. (pintas.com)
  • Obesity and higher body mass index adversely affect cancer-specific outcomes in patients treated with RNU [ 133 ] (LE: 3), with potential differences between races [ 134 ]. (uroweb.org)
  • Access to new clinical trials that offer the latest and most advanced treatment options. (upmc.com)
  • Cancer patients may enter clinical trials before, during or after starting cancer treatment. (dartmouth.edu)
  • Our surgical oncologists advance knowledge of treatment options and outcomes for sarcoma through these clinical trials. (dartmouth.edu)
  • As part of our mission to eliminate cancer, MD Anderson researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials to test new treatments for both common and rare cancers. (mdanderson.org)
  • Dr. Roche utilizes a collaborative approach when caring for patients using the most effective, patient-specific treatment options for benign and malignant diseases affecting the ear, sinuses, larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and salivary glands, while emphasizing our organ-sparing mission. (yale.edu)
  • Our aim was to present a summary of the 2010 version of the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of clinically localised cancer of the prostate (PCa). (nih.gov)
  • Early diagnosis and careful treatment tailored to individual patient symptoms have improved the prognosis in what was once perceived as an often-fatal disease. (medscape.com)
  • Surgeons in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mayo Clinic offer the latest in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. (mayoclinic.org)
  • State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment that includes intraoperative, ultra-high-resolution CT scanning, intraoperative MRI, and surgical navigation through the Center for Surgical Innovation . (dartmouth.edu)
  • Other more specialized tests are conducted to confirm the diagnosis and to guide treatment options. (calderamedical.com)
  • For this reason, a prompt diagnosis is important to spare the patients from ineffective treatments and inadequate management [2, 7]. (bvsalud.org)
  • This Statement is one of a series of four Statements on diagnosis, treatment, and control of tuberculosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Colon and rectal surgery patients at Mayo Clinic experience excellent outcomes. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Partial nephrectomy, which is removal of only the cancer and a small border of normal tissue, is the standard treatment for the smallest cancers however patients will require a radical nephrectomy, or removal of the entire kidney for larger renal cell cancers. (yourcancercare.com)
  • New research into the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers - and novel ways to predict recurrence and response were highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (January 20-22, 2011, San Francisco). (ecancer.org)
  • System is FDA cleared, CE marked, and licensed in a growing number of countries for the treatment of cancer anywhere in the body, including early-stage breast cancer, gynecological cancers and non-melanoma skin cancer. (icadmed.com)
  • Other benefits of spay or neuter include fewer diseases associated with the sex organs, such as mammary, ovarian, and testicular cancers, pyometra and prostate disorders. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Her current research is focused on surgical airway education, functional and survival outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer, and quality improvement in delivery of head and neck cancer care. (yale.edu)
  • By bringing together experts in laser and accelerator science, we will develop a compact, simple, and safe basis for next generation cancer treatment. (ebeam4therapy.eu)
  • Traditionally, treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer is chemotherapy followed by the removal of the patient's entire bladder, known as a radical cystectomy. (thebioconnection.com)
  • The "M," followed by a 0 or 1, states whether the cancer has spread or metastasized to distant organs (i.e. lungs, liver or bones). (californiaprotons.com)
  • The presence of certain hormones plays an important role in determining the proper treatment and assessment of how the cancer cells will grow and/or can be stopped. (californiaprotons.com)
  • Read about the clinical outcomes when treating head and neck cancer with TomoHelical and RapidArc systems. (accuray.com)
  • Treatment for renal cell cancer is tailored to each individual and may include surgery, precision cancer medicines, immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy. (yourcancercare.com)
  • The specific treatment depends on the stage and genomic profile of the cancer. (yourcancercare.com)
  • These cancer cells cannot be treated with surgery alone and require systemic treatment to decrease the chance of cancer recurrence. (yourcancercare.com)
  • Chemotherapy is any treatment involving the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. (yourcancercare.com)
  • Precision medicines have been developed for the treatment of RCC with identifiable cancer driving mutations. (yourcancercare.com)
  • Precision immunotherapy treatment of cancer has also progressed considerably over the past few decades and has now become a standard treatment. (yourcancercare.com)
  • One type creates a new, individualized treatment for each patient by removing some of the person's immune cells, altering them genetically to kill cancer, and then infusing them back into the bloodstream the other uses precision medications to enhance the immune systems response to the cancer. (yourcancercare.com)
  • Mesothelioma is very different from most other cancer types because it manifests in a sheet of cancer cells covering nearly every organ and surface in the chest. (pintas.com)
  • Even with EPP, it is impossible to remove all the cancer cells without compromising the major organs. (pintas.com)
  • Mr McCormack, from Warrington in Cheshire, received the fast and efficient treatment at Clatterbridge centre for Oncology in the Wirral, the first UK cancer centre to introduce the revolutionary new treatment technique. (varian.com)
  • Mr McCormack, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June, has had his treatment slot reduced by 25% due to the introduction of RapidArc, with even greater savings in 'beam-on' time. (varian.com)
  • Despite major advances in other oncology indications, treatment options for pancreatic cancer remain severely limited, including for patients with locally advanced disease," said Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). (axisimagingnews.com)
  • Urologic surgeons at UPMC Mercy are among the leading providers of organ-sparing, robotic-assisted partial cystectomies for bladder cancer in Pennsylvania. (upmc.com)
  • The treatments we recommend are based on multiple factors including the patient's extent of disease (stage of cancer), overall health, tolerance for particular procedures and therapies, and individual preferences. (dartmouth.edu)
  • Race and clinical outcome in breast cancer in a series with long-term follow-up evaluation. (uchicago.edu)
  • Adverse outcomes that may result include increased morbidity and mortality with associated increased length of hospital stay and increased use of health care resources (Friedmann et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Corticosteroids remain the cornerstone for the treatment of sarcoidosis particularly at induction with a rapid response in most patients and the potential occurrence of adverse events. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to enhancing the assets we announced, we will continue to conduct studies identifying additional indications where we believe inhaled delivery of UVA's peptides using our drug delivery platform can demonstrate positive patient outcomes. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Could you explain the unique advantages of inhaled drug delivery over traditional methods in treating these infections and how it contributes to patient outcomes? (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Could you share insights into the expected impact of these new assets on patient care and the treatment of these conditions? (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Progression of liver metastases was documented in one and stable disease in another patient two months after treatment. (omicsdi.org)
  • The treatment of mesothelioma is highly personal and unique to each individual patient. (pintas.com)
  • It is very exciting to be the first patient in the country to benefit from this new treatment," says Mr McCormack. (varian.com)
  • The treatment technique also has the added advantage of reducing the probability of the patient moving during treatment, as repositioning can make the treatment even longer. (varian.com)
  • Innovative treatment strategies and state-of-the-art surgical techniques (including robotic surgery that can significantly help reduce patient discomfort and recovery time while improving outcomes). (upmc.com)
  • Individualized patient treatment plans , which can include medical and surgical options, and a special focus on patient education and support. (upmc.com)
  • By analyzing patient data and treatment outcomes, these technologies can help optimize treatment plans and reduce the risk of side effects. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • This has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs by minimizing the need for follow-up treatments. (acumenresearchandconsulting.com)
  • Whether in the operating room or the clinic, he believes in a patient-centric approach to decision-making and patient treatment, understanding that each patient's unique circumstances may lead to different needs or goals. (nymc.edu)
  • In terms of patient care then, addressing those misconceptions is key to treatment and recovery. (calderamedical.com)
  • The risks for sarcoidosis treatment vary from patient to patient. (medscape.com)
  • The major determinant of the outcome of treatment is patient adherence to the drug regimen. (cdc.gov)
  • Designed and published multiple studies focused on optimizing outcomes following robotic partial nephrectomies, utilizing a large retrospective clinical database. (nymc.edu)
  • [ 7 ] including radical or partial nephrectomy or nephron-sparing surgery. (medscape.com)
  • The DVH analysis showed good coverage of PTVs and organs at risk doses were acceptable. (scirp.org)
  • Brachytherapy offers several advantages, including shorter overall treatment duration, reduced side effects, and the possibility of higher radiation doses. (hmsdesk.com)
  • These may be severe and increase with treatment duration mainly if high doses are necessary to control the disease. (medscape.com)
  • Functional imaging in treatment planning of brain lesions. (uchicago.edu)
  • To avoid the potential health issues due to spay and neuter surgery, many informed pet owners are opting for hormone-sparing sterilization (like hysterectomy or vasectomy) for their dog. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The method is expected to be especially beneficial for when the target is adjacent to radiation-sensitive organs such as the small bowel or stomach. (dotmed.com)
  • More specifically, a biomarker indicates a change in expression or state of a protein that correlates with the risk or progression of a disease, or with the susceptibility of the disease to a given treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • When we envision the potential need for rapid response mechanisms to defend against exposure to agents, including anthrax, among populations at high risk of exposure, including the military, the combination of peptides that have a direct effect on the spores combined with an immediate effective delivery mechanism could have a significant impact on treatment. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • His research interests include mitral valve repair, long-term heart transplantation outcomes, preoperative risk factors for stroke after bypass surgery, and adaptation in heart transplantation. (columbia.edu)
  • He is co-principal investigator for the multicenter PARTNER aortic transcatheter valve trial, focused on the treatment of patients who are at high risk or not suitable for open-heart valve replacement surgery. (columbia.edu)
  • It's also important to consider that tocilizumab has immunosuppressive effects, while PMR is not associated with increased risk of mortality or other major organ pathology. (ama-assn.org)
  • In contrast to rheumatoid arthritis, it is difficult to envision universal treatment with a steroid-sparing agent such as tocilizumab in all patients presenting with PMR, because most likely this would represent overtreatment, both with regard to costs and risk of infection. (ama-assn.org)
  • The small fraction size and the interval between individual fractions, combined with prolonged treatment schedules, allow for some normal tissue recovery and reduce the risk of long-term damage. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • The challenge with large fractions is that they pose a greater risk of damage to surrounding organs. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • With better understanding of immunologic function of the spleen and the potential threat of severe post-splenectomy infections, surgeons began to perform parenchyma-sparing procedures. (sages.org)
  • Colon and rectal surgeons at Mayo Clinic have completed training in general surgery as well as advanced training in the treatment of colon and rectal problems. (mayoclinic.org)
  • For children with renal disease, recognition of the steroid-sparing effect of immunosuppressive agents, such as azathioprine, mycophenolate, and cyclophosphamide, has greatly improved kidney organ survival and outcome. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment and prognosis of orbital non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. (uchicago.edu)
  • Treatment protocols for renal cell carcinoma are provided below, including treatment of localized and advanced disease and recommendations for patients with predominantly clear cell carcinoma and those with predominantly non-clear cell carcinoma. (medscape.com)
  • P/D enables patients to reserve physiological strength for further treatment options, while still removing the majority of cancerous cells from the chest. (pintas.com)
  • Focal One certainly fills this gap by enabling accurate and safe treatment through advances in both resonance technology and robotic control. (edap-tms.com)
  • Advances in treatment using targeted biological therapies may further improve treatment outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • An outstanding surgeon and leader, Dr. Smith played a key role in establishing our heart transplant program as the largest of its kind - and one of the most successful - in the United States, and embracing the latest advances in valve repair and valve-sparing aortic procedures. (columbia.edu)
  • For locally advanced disease, adjuvant ADT for 3 yr results in superior disease-specific and overall survival rates and represents the treatment of choice. (nih.gov)
  • This may lead to poor clinical outcomes and suboptimal survival rates. (ebeam4therapy.eu)
  • Organ-sparing surgery is widely used for various neoplasms. (edap-tms.com)
  • Further trials are warranted to improve treatment and life expectancy of patients suffering from fatal diseases such as pancreatic carcinoma. (omicsdi.org)
  • Molecular pathology and clinical treatment of independent HPV primary serous carcinoma of the uterine cervix (USCC): A case report. (cdc.gov)
  • tients post-cone biopsy: results of a long-term carcinoma in situ: implications for treatment. (who.int)
  • neoadjuvant androgen deprivation demonstrates no improvement of outcome variables. (nih.gov)
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rheumatic disease characterized by autoantibodies directed against self-antigens, immune complex formation, and immune dysregulation, resulting in damage to essentially any organ. (medscape.com)
  • Our urology specialists also engage in cutting-edge research to advance and improve the treatment of urologic diseases. (upmc.com)
  • Under the mentorship of Dr. Julio Davalos, Dr. Rosen completed his endourology training with a particular focus on minimally invasive treatment of complex stone disease at Chesapeake Urology, affiliated with the University of Maryland. (nymc.edu)
  • However, Beaumont researchers have data suggesting that treatment consisting of limited surgery followed by combination chemotherapy and radiation is just as effective, while allowing patients to keep their bladder and maintain function. (thebioconnection.com)
  • Most doctors recommend a multi-modal treatment strategy, which combines traditional options such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. (pintas.com)
  • While prior studies of chemotherapy plus non-ablative radiation have not shown an improvement over chemotherapy alone for patients with LAPC, we believe MRIdian's advanced capabilities overcome the many limitations of other radiation treatment modalities. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • GVHD disease is the most common consequence of allogeneic BMT and the skin is the most commonly affected organ [5, 13]. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, some tumours may regrow during treatment, rendering longer schedules suboptimal. (hospitalhealthcare.com)
  • It is often used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other therapies like surgery or external beam radiation. (hmsdesk.com)
  • Patients who have had previous stone surgery or have spontaneously passed a stone can receive long-term treatment for and management of kidney stone disease. (upmc.com)
  • Today he is focused on advancing the overall practice of surgery, increasing the available life-saving treatment options like multi-organ transplantation and minimally invasive techniques that speed recovery. (columbia.edu)
  • Surgery is the main treatment for soft tissue sarcoma that has not spread (metastasized). (dartmouth.edu)
  • Treatment with a targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), sorafenib, may be an effective alternative for patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) that are resistant to standard therapies. (ecancer.org)
  • In a large Dutch series of UTUC, 5-year CSS was 86% for non-muscle-invasive tumours, 70% for muscle-invasive organ-confined tumours and 44% for locally-advanced tumours [ 27 ]. (uroweb.org)
  • Non anti-inflammatory treatments, such as implantable cardiac devices, are also useful, particularly for some organs. (medscape.com)
  • A native of the New York area, Dr. Rosen is an experienced endourologist specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of complex kidney stone disease. (nymc.edu)
  • Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is the treatment of choice for lymphoma, aplastic anemia, various types of leukemia and immunodeficiency disorders [5]. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this phase II prospective trial, researchers at six centres examined the effectiveness of sorafenib in 38 GIST patients whose disease continued to worsen, despite treatment with imatinib and sunitinib. (ecancer.org)
  • To date, there is no curative treatment for sarcoidosis, but only anti-inflammatory drugs limiting the pathologic impact of sarcoidosis in reducing enhanced immunity reactions, granulomatous formation, and their consequences. (medscape.com)
  • Another study [vi] presented long-term outcomes of post-operative helical TomoTherapy treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. (geriatriccareers.com)