Improving Radiation Therapy For Cancer Patients
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Improving Radiation Therapy For Cancer Patients
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Tags: Cancer, Radiology, Radiation, Science
Most Recently Shared on October 14, 2011 at 11:29 pm By:
Researchers have developed models that will make #radiation #therapy safer and more efficient for #cancer #patients: http://t.co/G1xr3dUa
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Location, location, location: Cancer treatment costs more in hospital
healthimaging.com — “Costs associated with privately insured patients receiving radiation therapy vary between freestanding radiation treatment facilities and the hospital outpatient setting, with freestanding facilities being less costly for treatment episodes lasting one or two months, and the hospital setting being less expensive for treatments of a longer duration, according to a study by Avalere Health.” View full resource at healthimaging.com
Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm By:
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Location, location, location: Cancer treatment costs more in hospital
healthimaging.com — “Costs associated with privately insured patients receiving radiation therapy vary between freestanding radiation treatment facilities and the hospital outpatient setting, with freestanding facilities being less costly for treatment episodes lasting one or two months, and the hospital setting being less expensive for treatments of a longer duration, according to a study by Avalere Health.” View full resource at healthimaging.com
Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2012 at 1:37 pm By:
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Location, location, location: Cancer treatment costs more in hospital http://t.co/rsQjVHci
Cancer Journey Helps Scripps Provider Raise Game - Scripps Health - San Diego
scripps.org — “Bruce Buttermore is no stranger to cancer. As a longtime manager of radiation therapy for Scripps Health, Buttermore has helped provide compassionate care to thousands of cancer patients over the years. But in July 2010, life took an unexpected turn for B” View full resource at scripps.org
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Cancer journey helps Scripps provider raise game - http://t.co/sNjXy0GC
Cetuximab Fails to Improve Survival in Colon Cancer
onclive.com — “Patients who received cetuximab in combination with a standard adjuvant therapy treatment for colon cancer did not experience improved survival.” View full resource at onclive.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 10:10 pm By:
Cetuximab in combination with a standard adjuvant therapy for colon cancer did not result in improved survival http://t.co/PIsiSX5w
New combination therapy improves bone health in older patients with breast cancer
alphagalileo.org — “New combination therapy improves bone health in older patients with breast cancer” View full resource at alphagalileo.org
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 9:56 am By:
New combination therapy improves bone health in older patients with breast cancer http://t.co/UdChAaBs
After a mastectomy, what factors determine if radiation therapy is recommended for a breast cancer patient?
talkabouthealth.com — “Traditionally the indications for post-mastectomy radiation have been as following: - A tumor 5cm (2 inches) or larger - 4 or more lymph nodes involved by cance” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Doctor, Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, and Physician
After a mastectomy, what factors determine if radiation therapy is recommended for a breast cancer patient? http://t.co/zpWvepAI
There seem to be so many types of radiation therapy options. How does the doctor determine the best radiation treatment option for the patient?
talkabouthealth.com — “What form of radiation a radiation oncologist would recommend depends on many factors but mainly the type of cancer, the stage of cancer and its location. What” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Doctor, Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, and Physician
How does the doctor determine the best radiation treatment option for the patient? http://t.co/Q9YPkykF
What side effects of radiation therapy should cancer patients be watching out for?
talkabouthealth.com — “Side effect of radiation therapy entirely depends on the area we are irradiating. For example the side effects of radiation the the brain because of a brain met” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Doctor, Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, and Physician
What side effects of radiation therapy should cancer patients be watching out for? http://t.co/SJP12HDL
New Radiation Treatment Cutting Down On Side Effects « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
dfw.cbslocal.com — “Radiation therapy for cancer can come at a cost with long treatments and difficult side effects. But now, new technology here in North Texas is cutting back on both while giving patients more hope of finally beating their disease. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of DFW” View full resource at dfw.cbslocal.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm By:
UT Southwestern News Medical School
RT @stewieb: My story w/ @CBS11Karen last week on a cool new #radiation machine @UTSWNews: http://t.co/52zz1BoX #cancer #Vero
Radiation Therapy Alliance :: RTA Resources
radiationtherapyalliance.com — “The Radiation Therapy Alliance (RTA) is a non-profit organization representing 230 for-profit, community-based cancer care facilities in 25 states caring for more than 78,000 cancer patients annually.” View full resource at radiationtherapyalliance.com
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 5:04 pm By:
Symposier - Germline Predictors Of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Response In Advanced Prostate Cancer
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: mayoclinic — Dr. Manish Kohli, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the March 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, on the association of the TRMT11 gene and prostate cancer and identifying predictive biomarkers. This research may improve prediction of response to hormonal treatments in advanced prostate cancer patients and potentially enhance delivery of individualized medicine in future p” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 4:25 pm By:
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Germline Predictors Of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Response In Advanced Prostate Cancer http://t.co/MFsrkWyh
Surprise … outcomes after radiation therapy have improved over the past 20 years! « THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK
prostatecancerinfolink.net — “Surprise … outcomes after radiation therapy have improved over the past 20 years! « THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK” View full resource at prostatecancerinfolink.net
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 1:48 pm By:
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Surprise … outcomes after radiation therapy have improved over the past 20 years!: OK … So this isn’t really a s... http://t.co/6X9cesuB
Everist Genomics Develops Companion Diagnostics for Colorectal Cancer | IVD Technology
ivdtechnology.com — “Everist Genomics (EGI) announced the launch of the world's first comprehensive companion diagnostics and prognostics portfolio to improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer. The portfolio of four individual tests provides gene expression profiling and analysis of molecular markers to help physicians track tumor development and responsiveness to therapy, enabling personalized treatment across all stages of colorectal cancer.” View full resource at ivdtechnology.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 4:50 pm By:
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Everist Genomics Develops Companion Diagnostics for Colorectal Cancer http://t.co/A0O6VOPX
Woman's Recovery From Advanced Melanoma Could Help Guide Research - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: WEDNESDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Combining the immune-based drug ipilimumab with targeted radiation therapy improved one advanced melanoma patient's ability to fight the deadly skin cancer, a new study says.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2012 at 12:36 am By:
Woman's Recovery From Advanced Melanoma Could Help Guide Research: WEDNESDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Combin... http://t.co/7cSLjnpJ
TalkAboutHealth - Breast Cancer Questions and Answers. Personalized, helpful, and accurate health information.
talkabouthealth.com — “Breast Cancer Questions and Answers. Personalized, helpful, and accurate health answers. We are a welcoming and caring community who have come together to meet, share, and learn with each other. We welcome patients, families, caregivers, survivors, professionals, and organizations. Everyone is encouraged to share their unique knowledge and experiences. The more we share, the more lives we improve and save.” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2012 at 1:16 am By:
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