Browsing: Brachytherapy

Multiple trials have or are investigating ultrahypofractionated pelvic nodal irradiation along with prostate SBRT. A similar question is whether it’s…

Top Line: Two definitive radiation treatments for intermediate risk prostate cancer standout for patient convenience: ultra-hypofractionated external beam radiation and…

Top Line: Does the type of brachytherapy applicator influence treatment outcomes or toxicity in cervical cancer patients?The Study: Tandem and…

If you are one of many radiation oncologists who received little to no training in prostate HDR brachytherapy despite its…

If you are one of many radiation oncologists who received little to no training in prostate HDR brachytherapy despite its…

Top Line: Is LDR or HDR brachytherapy boost more effective when treating intermediate or high risk prostate cancer?The Study: Both…

Top Line: The OPERA trial demonstrated over 80% of patients receiving an endoluminal contact brachytherapy boost for locally-advanced rectal cancer…

Are there differences in outcomes between 3 fraction and 4 fraction brachytherapy boost for locally advanced cervical cancer? In this…

Top Line: Do patients report better quality of life after HDR or LDR brachytherapy boost for prostate cancer?The Study: Both…

Does the length of vagina treated with adjuvant HDR brachytherapy affect toxicity and recurrence outcomes for patients with high risk…