Cosylab, Mayo Clinic collaborate to advance radiation therapy, support the first carbon ion treatment facility in the U.S.

Mayo Clinic performs world’s first known successful total larynx transplant in a patient with active cancer

A multidisciplinary team of doctors at Mayo Clinic in Arizona performed the third known total larynx transplant in the U.S.

July 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.28

Clinical Roundup

ASTRO updates guideline on radiation therapy for HPV-related throat cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology published an updated clinical guideline in Practical Radiation Oncology that details best practices for using radiation therapy to treat patients who have oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma caused by the human papilloma virus.

June 21, 2024

Vol.50 No.25

Clinical Roundup

Radiation before mastectomy cuts time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays, and improved patient satisfaction.

April 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.15

Clinical Roundup

UCLA study: High-dose radiotherapy + chemo effective in treating NSCLC

A study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center showed that using high doses of radiation while integrating an ablative radiotherapy technique called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy concurrently with chemotherapy is safe and effective in treating people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that is not suitable for surgery.

January 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.03

In Brief

Kristin Heath named executive director of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

Kristin A. Heath was named executive director of the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute. Kristin A. Heath succeeds Stuart L. Klein, who retired in November 2023 after 18 years.

January 05, 2024

Vol.50 No.01

In Brief

UNM CCC breaks ground on $61M expansion

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center broke ground on a $61M clinic building addition that will enable it to offer treatments unavailable elsewhere in New Mexico.

January 05, 2024

Vol.50 No.01

Cosylab, Mayo Clinic collaborate to advance radiation therapy, support the first carbon ion treatment facility in the U.S.

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