A single dose of radiotherapy is as “effective” as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal compression, finds a large study conducted by UCL, including The ...

In rapidly dividing tissues, such as mucosa and skin, early reactions are similar to ‘sunburn.’ In slow dividing cells, for instance those in the kidney or vasculature supporting the brain and spinal ...

A YOUNG local mum battled through snow and slush for six hours for her radiotherapy treatment in Cork on Sunday. Rachael ...

Indicators of a response to radiation therapy include pain relief and a return to baseline function or improved function. Patients may experience some relief of symptoms within a few days after ...

"In addition to enhanced accuracy, the potential advantages of both technologies include reduced radiation exposure and provide for improved safety in spine surgery," Dr. Lebl notes. "A growing ...