Proton beam radiation therapy performed 10% better at stopping cancer of the throat compared to traditional X-ray radiation, a new study shows, with 15% fewer side effects.

Radiation therapy is often a key part of treatment for oral cancer. The side effects can be uncomfortable but are usually temporary. Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer. Often, the best course of ...

Head and neck (NH) cancers can develop in several distinct locations including the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, ...

Triple-positive breast cancer involves tumors positive for estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors, affecting treatment decisions and strategies. Diagnosis includes imaging and biopsy to confirm ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A local test is underway for a radiation technique for cervical cancer that could mean a better quality of life during and long after treatment. It's a sobering fact -- more and ...

The James Cancer Hospital's innovative procedure places short-range radiation directly into glioblastoma tumors, addressing ...

For many men with prostate cancer, weeks of daily treatments are no longer the norm. Jonathan Tward, MD, a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains how image guidance, real-time ...

Radiation therapy for vulvar cancer uses high energy waves to kill cancer cells. It may help shrink a tumor so a doctor can surgically remove it, and it may help kill any cancer cells that remain ...

Daily scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy could be repurposed to guide changes to treatment, reducing the risk of ...

A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects has launched in the UK. Backed by the Government-funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the trial ...

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A clinical trial is underway at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, testing a bandage-type treatment called Mepitel Film. So far, it’s showing great promise in helping women with ...