Yoga Improves Quality of Life in Men Having Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
August 2nd 2016The health benefits of yoga are many, but in the oncology setting, studies of the approach have focused primarily on women with breast cancer. However, a small, first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is exploring how yoga may also improve treatment-related symptoms in men who are undergoing radiotherapy for their prostate cancer. And the results, thus far, are promising.
Abdominal Radiation May Increase Diabetes Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
January 20th 2016Previous studies have linked radiation to the pancreas during childhood to an increased risk of type 1 or 2 diabetes, and in a recent small study, researchers investigated the mechanisms leading to abnormal glucose and insulin dynamics in survivors of childhood cancers.
For Patients With Inoperable Stage I NSCLC, Race, Hospital, and Insurance Status Matter
December 2nd 2014Despite the proven benefits of SBRT for patients with inoperable stage I NSCLC, whether such patients are offered it depends on their race, insurance status, and the type of facility where they are being treated.
Fewer Side Effects, Cost Savings, With Single-Fraction Radiotherapy for Bone Metastases
August 6th 2014A new study has found that standardizing prescribing practices for single-fraction radiation therapy (SFRT) for palliation of bone metastases may result in cost savings and an improvement in patients' quality of life.