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Therapeutic results of proton beam therapy with concurrent chemotherapy for cT1 esophageal cancer and salvage endoscopic therapy for local recurrence.
This study from Japan reported the efficacy of 44 clinical T1 esophageal cancer patients treated with concurrent chemo-proton therapy (CCPT). 43 patients (98%)...
Reduced radiation-induced toxicity by using proton therapy for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer.
Published in the British Journal of Radiology by the Groningen group, this review paper examined the outcome reports of oropharyngeal cancer patients treated...
Neurocognitive function and quality of life after proton beam therapy for brain tumour patients.
Published in the Green Journal, this multicenter study reported 62 brain tumor adult patients neurocognitive function after PBT. For two years of followup time...
Long-term Health Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Treated with Proton Radiotherapy at <4 Years of Age.
Fifty-nine brain tumor children < 4 years old received PRT were followed for the median 9.1 years (5.5-18 years). The report of long-term health related quality...
Particle therapy in Europe. A review article looked at the status of clinical utilization of particle therapy such as protons or heavier ions in Europe.
From the aspects of clinical experience and current indications, randomized clinical trials and new evidence-based methodologies to the prospective clinical...
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, State of Science in Radiation Oncology and Priorities for Clinical Trials Meeting Report.
This meeting identified five themes i.e. radiobiology-based biomarkers, new technologies - particularly proton beam therapy, combination systemic and radiation...
Three-Year Results of a Prospective Statewide Insurance Coverage Pilot for Proton Therapy: Stakeholder Collaboration Improves Patient Access to Care.
Prior authorization remains a barrier to proton therapy access and is associated with frequent denials and treatment delays. This insurance coverage study is...