Radiation Oncology

Researchers found there has been a 17% growth in radiation therapy facilities over the last 15 years, with expansion specifically improving for those who already live near such facilities.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy may be superior to conventional palliative radiotherapy in improving the complete response rate for pain related to spinal metastases at 3- and 6-months post-radiation.

When compared with whole brain radiation therapy, researchers discovered highly focused radiation therapy led to less cognitive decline while simultaneously delivering equivalent overall survival rates.

It may soon be possible to get rid of the “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to radiation therapy.