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Basal Cell Carcinoma After High Dose Rate Brachytherapy: Medium-term Dermoscopic Evaluation of Cancer’s Response

Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
Introduction Basal cell carcinoma of the facial region remains a challenge for contemporary oncology due to the presence of aesthetic regions and critical organs.
Tomasz Krzysztofiak, Magdalena Suchorzepka, Andrzej Tukiendorf, Piotr Wojcieszek, Grażyna Kamińska-Winciorek   +4 more
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Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid Gel Rectal Spacers in MRI‐Guided Brachytherapy for Gynaecological Cancers: A Prospective Feasibility Study

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This prospective study investigated the feasibility of stabilised hyaluronic acid gel as a rectal spacer in gynaecological cancer brachytherapy. In twelve patients, the spacer was successfully inserted into the rectovaginal space without serious adverse events, had high visibility on MRI, increased the target‐to‐rectum distance compared with no spacer ...
Carminia Lapuz, Sylvia Hanna, Eddie Lau, Adeline Lim, Mark Tacey, Daryl Lim Joon, Claire Dempsey, Jenny Sim, Michael Chao   +8 more
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Local control and recurrence patterns after stereotactic irradiation delivered in more than 4 fractions for hepatocellular carcinomas and liver metastases: a retrospective study

Radiation Oncology
Background Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for liver metastases or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a dose–response relationship for local control (LC). Proximity to organs at risk (OAR) often requires dose
Alizée Renan, Marie Bruand, Maria Jolnerovski, Aboubacar Diallo, Nicolas Demogeot   +4 more
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Brachytherapy in the Management of Uveal Melanomas

Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2014
Uveal melanoma is the most common intraocular tumor in adults. Clinical studies have shown similar patient survival rates after treatment of medium-sized melanomas when comparing plaque brachytherapy with radioactive iodine-125 versus enucleation. This
Samuray Tuncer
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Evolution of brachytherapy applicators for the treatment of cervical cancer

Journal of Medical Physics, 2021
Brachytherapy applicators have come a long way since Danlos developed early intracavitary applicators to treat cervical cancer patients. Therefore, this review will help in the neoteric designs of intracavitary applicators.
Ankur Mourya, Lalit Mohan Aggarwal, Sunil Choudhary   +2 more
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The current status of brachytherapy in Europe − A GEC-ESTRO Brachy-HERO survey

Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology
A survey regarding utilisation of brachytherapy was distributed to European brachytherapy professionals. Eighty replies from 26 countries were received, two of which were outside Europe. The replies showed that brachytherapy is still widely used.
J.G. Johansen, I.M. Jürgenliemk-Schulz, H. Haddad, J.M. Hannoun-Levi, T.P. Hellebust, B. Guix, K. Loessl, B. Pieters, C. Rao, V. Strnad, A.E. Sturdza, L. Tagliaferri, Z. Takacsi-Nagy, E. Villafranca, P. Wojcieszek, A. Rembielak, P. Niehoff   +16 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Four Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning Approaches for Treatment of Posterior Choroidal Melanoma

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study evaluated four stereotactic radiosurgery planning approaches for posterior choroidal melanoma (CM). Analysis of thirteen CM cases resulted in a clinically meaningful reduction in dose to the brain for Brainlab Elements modulated arcs (BE) and Varian Eclipse HyperArc modulated arcs (HA) compared to Brainlab iPlan dynamic conformal arc therapy
Robert Nigro, Kenton Thompson, Cathy Markham, Adam U. Yeo, Daniel Sapkaroski, Claire Phillips   +5 more
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Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Disparities Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations face significant disparities in cervical cancer prevention and treatment. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examines cervical cancer prevention metrics, treatment disparities, and effective interventions among NHPI populations.
Antoinette T. Nguyen, Emily D. Duckworth, Rena A. Li, Tarifa H. Adam, Robert D. Galiano   +4 more
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Boost Approaches in Patients Undergoing Postoperative Radiotherapy

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of breast conservation surgery for early‐stage breast cancer is common, and adjuvant radiotherapy is often recommended to reduce the risk of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence. Historical trials have used sequential boost techniques with favorable outcomes with reduction in local recurrence and acceptable cosmetic outcomes.
Abigail Pepin, Neil D. Almeida, Simon Fung‐Kee‐Fung, Megan Kassick, Neil K. Taunk, Gary M. Freedman   +5 more
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Interstitial brachytherapy for orbital soft tissue sarcoma: an innovative technique

Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 2017
Purpose: To report an innovative technique of interstitial brachytherapy developed for treatment of orbital soft tissue tumors. Material and methods : A 4-month-old child diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of orbit was treated with multi­agent ...
Siddhartha Laskar, Avinash Pilar, Nehal Khanna, Yogesh Ghadi   +3 more
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