Making Up for Missed Radiotherapy Sessions: How We Keep Your Treatment on Track
In Radiation Oncology, every treatment session is part of a carefully planned sequence designed to destroy cancer cells while allowing healthy tissues to recover. When a session is missed—because of illness, equipment issues, or personal reasons—the total treatment time can be extended, which may reduce the overall effectiveness of therapy. In a landmark study published […]
Radiotherapy During COVID-19: Why Every Session Still Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer care worldwide. Many radiotherapy treatments were unexpectedly interrupted as patients and healthcare workers had to isolate. In their study published in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Professors R. G. Dale and B. Jones analyzed how these interruptions affected cancer control and what could be done to minimize the impact. They found that each […]
Why Interruptions in Radiotherapy Must Be Avoided: Lessons from International Clinical Guidelines
In curative radiotherapy, every treatment session is part of a carefully planned schedule aimed at destroying cancer cells while protecting healthy tissues. The 2019 Clinical Guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) emphasize that continuity of treatment is essential for the success of cancer therapy. Based on over four decades of radiobiological evidence, the RCR guidelines […]
Why Finishing Radiotherapy Without Breaks Is So Important in Head and Neck Cancer
In Radiation Oncology, consistency is everything. Radiotherapy aims to destroy cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. But when treatment is interrupted or delayed, tumor cells can start growing again, reducing the chance of cure. A study published in the Bengal Journal of Cancer analyzed the effects of unscheduled treatment gaps in patients with head and neck cancer. Researchers from […]
Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: An ASTRO/ASCO/SSO Clinical Practice Guideline
Postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) has emerged as a cornerstone in the comprehensive management of breast cancer, particularly for patients at high risk of locoregional recurrence. The updated clinical guideline jointly issued by ASTRO, ASCO, and SSO provides an evidence-based framework addressing indications, treatment volumes, dose-fractionation regimens, and technical approaches. The guideline underscores that PMRT significantly […]
Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy for Liver Metastases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) Practice Guidelines
Liver metastases remain one of the most challenging scenarios in modern oncology. Surgery has long been regarded as the gold standard, yet most patients are deemed ineligible due to comorbidities or technical constraints. Over the past two decades, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as a noninvasive alternative, capable of delivering ablative doses of […]
Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiome and Subsequent Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide, with five-year survival rates below 15%. Its diagnosis is often delayed, which severely limits the chances of curative treatment. Traditionally, risk factors such as smoking, obesity, chronic pancreatitis, and certain genetic syndromes have been recognized, but these account for less than 30% of cases. Therefore, […]
Modern Radiation Therapy: What Do IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and Protons Mean?
Radiation therapy has evolved tremendously in recent decades. Today, we have advanced technologies that allow us to treat cancer with greater precision, protecting healthy tissues and reducing side effects. But many patients wonder: what do acronyms like IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, or proton therapy actually mean? Let’s break them down in simple terms. IMRT – Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy IMRT is an advanced […]
Radiation Therapy + Other Treatments: How They Work Together to Fight Cancer
Cancer treatment often requires a combined approach. Radiation therapy works best when paired with other methods like surgery, chemotherapy, or, more recently, immunotherapy. Why Combine Treatments? Not all cancer cells respond the same way. By using different approaches, the tumor is attacked from multiple angles, improving both local and systemic control. What Are the Most […]