A postage stamp-sized implant eliminates a dangerous waiting period that has long worsened outcomes for cancer patients.

Approach significantly improved local control, and longer survival observed in trial ...

DNA sits in sunlight every day, absorbing ultraviolet radiation that can set off the kind of chemical changes linked to ...

LUMBERTON — Gibson Cancer Center, part of UNC Health Southeastern, is now offering Low Dose Radiation Therapy as a non-surgical treatment option for patients suffering from pain ...

Phase 3 ROADS enrolled 204 patients across 32 centers (2021–2025) with 2–7 cm brain metastases, comparing tile-based intraoperative radiation versus external stereotactic radiation. Surgical bed ...

Maury Regional Medical Center has received a three-year term of accreditation for radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your treatment plan so you can make choices about your care. Radiation therapy works by using high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. MSK ...

A computed tomography (CT) scan is a test your doctor might use to look for a problem inside your body, plan your surgery, or check how well a treatment is working for you. It uses powerful X-rays, a ...

Many people suffer from joint pain for extended periods of time without realizing that there might be a cure for their ...

Radiation enteritis is a condition described by inflammation in the small intestine. It results from radiation therapy to the rectum, abdomen, or pelvis. People with cancer are often prescribed ...

Radiation therapy is a common and effective treatment option for prostate cancer. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells to stop them from multiplying and potentially killing them. There are ...

Frequent flyers and airline crews face a higher risk of radiation exposure from the sun. The risk is greatest on flights at high altitudes, over the poles or during solar events. Radiation exposure ...