Recurrent breast cancer remains a major clinical challenge, accounting for the majority of breast cancer–related mortality despite significant advances in ...

The MKUltra program, launched during the Cold War, continues to be a controversial chapter in U.S. intelligence history.

Mayo Clinic researchers report that a highly targeted, noninvasive form of radiation therapy reduced episodes of a ...

A recent study published in Nature Communications reported a statistical association between living near operating nuclear power plants and higher cancer mortality rates in the US. These findings ...

Space travel is, of course, an inherently dangerous undertaking. In addition to concerns about equipment malfunctions and the risks of manufacturing an Earth-like environment in the vacuum of space, ...

UAB recently recognized 22 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Radiation Oncology, ranging from five to 35 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who ...

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, offering new hope for many patients. However, while some individuals show remarkable responses, the overall success rate remains limited. This has ...

The chances of breast cancer recurring remain very low when patients are treated with radiotherapy that is tailored to their individual risk following chemotherapy and surgery. These are the findings ...

A worldwide benchmarking study reports on radiation dose in coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnostic imaging across diverse healthcare settings. Results show marked variation in radiation dose by ...

In a Phase 3 randomized trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found that stereotactic radiation targeting individual tumors led to lower symptom burden, better cognitive outcomes, and better day to ...

Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments for many kinds of cancer, helping to destroy tumours and save lives. Because these treatments use high‑energy radiation directed at specific ...

Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital is expanding its commitment to innovative, patient-centered joint care with the introduction of low-dose radiation therapy, a nonsurgical treatment now offered at the ...