Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy rays, like X-rays, gamma rays or protons, to target and destroy cancer cells. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from ...
For some patients with early non-small cell lung cancer and lung scarring, stereotactic ablative radiotherapy may be a viable option, research has shown. Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) has ...
RADIATION THERAPY SIDE EFFECTS: WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM When Do Side Effects Start?1. Side effects of radiation therapy are categorised as:- Early side effects: Occur during or shortly ...
SBRT side effects may include both short- and long-term symptoms. Short-term side effects may include nausea, fatigue, and swelling at the radiation site. Although rare, some may experience ...
In a new study published in Nature, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center explore a surprising phenomenon in which high doses of radiation cause growth in ...
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they ...
From new imaging and targeted therapies to patient journeys, 2025 highlighted key advances and personal stories in lung ...