radiation therapy

Research in Review

Non-Operative Management for Rectal Cancer on the Rise Despite Lack of Evidence

04/04/2016

JCP Editors

The use of neoadjuvant chemoradiation for stage 2 and 3 rectal cancer is on the rise, but researchers are unsure whether this represents treatment innovation or greater disparity in cancer care. Currently, the...

The...

04/04/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Hypofractionation Leads to Greater Toxicity in Patients with Prostate Cancer

03/29/2016

JCP Editors

A new study has failed to demonstrate hypofractionated radiotherapy as a non-inferior option to fractionated radiotherapy for patients with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer. In patients with genitourinary...

A new...

03/29/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Use of MRI Influences Physician Decision-Making in Prostate Cancer

03/10/2016

JCP Editors

A study of prostate cancer has found that MRI (magnetic resource imaging) evaluations can influence clinical decision-making for both physicians and patients, though whether those decisions result in superior...

A...

03/10/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Stereotactic Body Radiation More Cost-Effective for Treating Prostate Cancer Than Standard Therapy

03/08/2016

JCP Editors

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with a robotic system is currently more cost-effective than standard regimens as well as SBRT delivered with other systems for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a...

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03/08/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Integrating Electronic Health Records into Clinical Pathways for Radiation Oncology Reduces Waiting Times

03/08/2016

JCP Editors

Clinical pathways that utilize electronic medical records (EMR) can reduce waiting times for patients and improve workflow integration in medical and radiation oncology, according to a recent study.  Advances...

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03/08/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Among European Nations, Greater Clinical Standardization Needed for Patients With Cancer

03/08/2016

JCP Editors

A questionnaire issued to experts in 14 European countries that use oncology clinical pathways has identified the need for greater standardization of clinical practices for patients with esophageal and gastric...

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03/08/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Costs for High-Risk Patients With ALL Increasing

02/25/2016

JCP Editors

Costs for high-risk pediatric and adolescent patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may be higher than standard-risk patients with the disease, according to a recent study. While data regarding health care...

Costs...

02/25/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Noncompliance with Radiation Therapy Schedules Worsens Outcomes for Patients With Cancer

02/11/2016

JCP Editors

Missing two or more radiation therapy sessions can have severe adverse effects on clinical outcomes, according to a new study. Noncompliance with treatment schedules is a critical issue for many patient populations...

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02/11/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Proton Radiotherapy Equally Effective With Fewer Adverse Side Effects for Medulloblastoma

02/05/2016

JCP Editors

Proton radiotherapy is equally effective and causes fewer long-term side effects compared with standard photon (x-ray) radiation therapy (RT) for the treatment of pediatric patients with the most common type of...

Proton...

02/05/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Higher Doses of Radiation Therapy Effective and Safe for Patients With NSCLC

02/02/2016

JCP Editors

Precision hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) may be a potent alternative for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who cannot receive chemotherapy due to the potential for severe side...

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02/02/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways