Innovative Radiotherapy Method Potentially Halves Treatment Duration for Head and Neck Cancer
A groundbreaking study by the IAEA has found that a new radiotherapy technique for head and neck cancer could significantly shorten treatment times, especially beneficial for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This research, the largest of its kind, involved 12 centers across ten LMICs, including Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand,… Read more
WSU Veterinary Hospital Installs a New Linear Accelerator to Fight Cancer
Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital has significantly advanced its cancer treatment capabilities by installing a new linear accelerator (LINAC). This state-of-the-art technology is set to revolutionize the way cancer is treated in pets, offering advanced radiation therapy that can not only prolong lives but potentially cure various cancers. Dr. Janean Fidel, a veterinary oncologist… Read more
Patients Privately Pay $2,500 for a Full-Body MRI Scan to Detect Cancer
Dr. Julianne Santarosa, celebrating July Fourth on a boat in Texas, received unsettling news during a full-body MRI scan conducted by Prenuvo. Radiologists had identified a lung nodule, raising concerns about her health. Although she hadn’t experienced any pain or specific symptoms, she had a gut feeling to get the scan after seeing a Prenuvo… Read more
MIT and Dana-Farber’s Breakthrough in Identifying Cancer Origins
In certain cancer cases, pinpointing the exact origin of the cancer is challenging, which complicates treatment decisions. Specific cancer treatments are tailored to different cancer types, and not knowing where the cancer originated from hinders treatment options. Fortunately, a collaboration between researchers at MIT and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has unveiled a machine-learning model, named… Read more
Available Diagnostic Imaging for Smaller Communities & Young Athletes
The Need for Imaging in Less-Populated Areas Numerous Americans encounter the inconvenience and discomfort of traveling long distances to reach the nearest MRI facility. Due to declining populations and the substantial operational expenses associated with imaging facilities, many small-town clinics have had to close their doors. This leaves patients to fend for themselves, compelled to… Read more
New MR, PET Images Analyze Alzheimer’s Biomarkers
An anti-amyloid antibody drug that reduces amyloid beta proteins in the brain has provided a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative brain imaging solution for Alzheimer’s disease management can analyze Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA), a known side-effect in patients using the anti-amyloid drug. Previously, careful monitoring and management of ARIA was crucial due to… Read more
Prostate Cancer Treatment Vastly Improved
Cutting-edge technology and nuclear medicine are massively improving prostate cancer treatments, especially over the past two decades. Before 2000, prostate cancer was detected through manual palpation, a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, and an ultrasound. Notably, prostate cancer is not visible in ultrasounds, so urologists would have to sample random prostate areas to discover the… Read more
Examining Breast Cancer Screening Age
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) recently released a Statement on Screening for Breast Cancer, sparked by new recommendations from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The ACR and Society of Breast Imaging recommend an annual mammography screening starting at age 40, but in updated… Read more
Superior Cancer Therapy via Novel Tracking Radiation Treatment
For the first time, researchers at the University of Michigan developed a way to measure radiation during cancer treatment using precise 3D imaging. Medical professionals could map the radiation dose by capturing and magnifying small sound waves created by the x-ray heating body tissue. This novel approach offers a new view into data and treatments… Read more
Individualized Cancer Radiotherapy
High-energy radiation is used to destroy cancer cells in radiotherapy, followed by a treatment plan to minimize the effects of radiation on healthy tissues. It is impossible to predict the immediate effects of treatment (including potential side effects) as each individual is different, and cancer treatment varies. Associate Professor Teemu Mullyä, from the University of… Read more