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Chronic haemorrhagic radiation proctitis: A review
Chronic haemorrhagic radiation proctitis (CHRP) is a difficult problem faced by the patients following radiation for pelvic malignancy. There is no standard treatment for this condition, but many methods of treatment are available. The aim of this study was to review the literature to see whether there is an improvement in the available evidence in ...
Vishnu Prasad, Nelamangala Ramakrishnaiah +1 more
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ABSTRACT Background This study investigates the impact of radiotherapy (RT) on fatigue levels in prostate cancer (PC) patients, considering the significant physical and psychological impact of fatigue associated with cancer and its treatments. Methods PC patients undergoing a radical treatment from December 2002 to September 2022 were retrospectively ...
Milena Ferro +13 more
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International audienceBackground Radiation damage to the normal gut is a dose-limiting factor in the application of radiation therapy to treat abdominal and pelvic cancers.
Mintet, E. +6 more
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ABSTRACT Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bowel with a rising global incidence. Its complex etiology involves genetic susceptibility, environmental factors, and alterations in the gut microbiota, leading to dysregulated immune responses.
Yoon‐Kyo An +3 more
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Anatomical Diagram: It shows a cross‐section of the pelvic area highlighting the rectum and lateral lymph nodes, which are the focal points of the treatment strategy discussed in the paper. Flowchart: It outlines the treatment process from preoperative synchronized radiation therapy to the subsequent surgical procedures, illustrating the sequence of ...
Xinjue Shi +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims The therapeutic limitations of conventional cancer treatment currently deployed are driving the development and creation of new nano‐drugs. Prostate cancer (PCa) is a prevalent clinical problem in older men with a significant global incidence, with 1.5 million cases reported in 2022.
Russell B. O. Ouma +2 more
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Background: The response to radiation varies widely among people. Despite recent advances to conform the dose distribution to the tumor volume, it is still impossible to perform radiotherapy based on the biological characteristics of each individual.
Marziyeh Mirzaeiyan +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction The polyethylene glycol‐based hydrogel spacer (SpaceOAR; Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) reduces the rectal dose during prostate radiotherapy and rarely leads to rectal ulceration or fistula formation. We report a case in which robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) was successfully performed following this rare ...
Erika Ikezoe +9 more
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University of California Radiation Laboratory Reports UCRL-1729
Quarterly summary report of studies conducted through the Radiation Laboratory, University of California.
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
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Effect of pentoxifylline and tocopherol on radiation proctitis/enteritis
Background and Purpose: Chronic radiation proctitis/enteritis is a relevant complication of pelvic irradiation, which is still mainly treated by supportive measures only.
Siekmeyer, B. +8 more
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