Newswise — SAN DIEGO, October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the…
Read more Liquid biopsy may help identify which patients with non-small cell lung cancer will benefit most from radiationNewswise — SAN DIEGO, October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new…
Read more High-dose radiation offers new treatment option for older patients with inoperable kidney tumorsNewswise — ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Geraldine M. Jacobson, MD, MBA, MPH, FASTRO, Chair of…
Read more New proposed rule continues cuts to Medicare reimbursement; Legislative remedies needed to protect patients’ access to careNewswise — ARLINGTON, Va., December 20, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of Directors Chair Geraldine Jacobson, MD,…
Read more ASTRO deeply disappointed in radiation oncology cuts and fears for stability of community-based cancer clinicsNewswise — SAN ANTONIO, October 23, 2022 — Treating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and hospitalizations and possibly extend overall survival in people…
Read more Radiation Therapy for High-Risk, Asymptomatic Bone Metastases May Prevent Pain and Prolong LifeNewswise — SAN ANTONIO, October 23, 2022 — Meeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered reduces patient anxiety and increases…
Read more Medical Physicist Consults with Patients Can Help Reduce Anxiety and Increase Satisfaction with Radiation Care
