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, 2018 Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) are rare intrathoracic malignancies, which may be aggressive and difficult to treat (J Thorac Oncol 4: 119–126, 2009; Ann Oncol 26(Suppl 5): v40–55, 2015). TETs are classified according to the World Health Organization (WHO) histopathologic classification, which distinguishes thymomas from thymic carcinomas.
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Understanding and Overcoming Immunotherapy Resistance in Skin Cancer: Mechanisms and Strategies
Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.This narrative review explores the mechanisms driving immunotherapy resistance in skin cancer, including tumor microenvironment factors, genetic mutations, and immune evasion strategies. It highlights potential strategies to overcome resistance, offering insights for improving therapeutic outcomes and guiding future research in personalized ...
Shreya Singh Beniwal +8 more
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Optimizing Timing of Immunotherapy Improves Control of Tumors by Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy
PLoS ONE, 2016 The anecdotal reports of promising results seen with immunotherapy and radiation in advanced malignancies have prompted several trials combining immunotherapy and radiation. However, the ideal timing of immunotherapy with radiation has not been clarified.
K. Young +11 more
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Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 2018 Innovations in radiotherapy practice continue to develop and expand. With this comes a requirement for suitably educated Radiation TherapisTs (RTTs) to expand their scope of practice and work at advanced levels within radiotherapy departments. This paper
M. Coffey, M. Leech
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Helium ion beam imaging for image guided ion radiotherapy
Radiation Oncology, 2018 Background Ion beam radiotherapy provides potential for increased dose conformation to the target volume. To translate it into a clinical advantage, it is necessary to guarantee a precise alignment of the actual internal patient geometry with the ...
M. Martišíková +4 more
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Challenges and opportunities for proton therapy during pregnancy [PDF]
During pregnancy, the use of radiation therapy for cancer treatment is often considered impossible due to the assumed associated fetal risks. However, suboptimal treatment of pregnant cancer patients and unjustifiable delay in radiation therapy until ...
Amant, Frederic +6 more
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Acute and Chronic Cutaneous Reactions to Ionizing Radiation Therapy
Dermatologic Therapy, 2016 Ionizing radiation is an important treatment modality for a variety of malignant conditions. However, development of radiation-induced skin changes is a significant adverse effect of radiation therapy (RT). Cutaneous repercussions of RT vary considerably
F. Bray +3 more
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Frontiers in OncologyBackgroundNon-melanoma skin carcinoma (NMSC) is the most common malignant tumor in the population, with a steadily increasing incidence due to an aging population and sun exposure.
Elisa Ciurlia +12 more
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