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Radiation Therapy and Brain Blood Flow Issues: What You Need to Know

December 15, 2025

Radiation therapy (RT) is a common treatment for head and neck cancers. But it comes with risks. Studies show that RT can lead to problems with blood flow in the brain. These issues include narrowing of the carotid arteries, strokes, and temporary blockages. This review looked at many studies. It f

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Why Do Some People Pay More For Cancer Treatment?

July 18, 2025

Cancer treatment is expensive. Radiation therapy is a common treatment, but not everyone pays the same price. This is a big problem. Why does this happen? One reason is location. Where you live affects how much you pay. In some areas, radiation therapy costs more than in others. This is unfair, but

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The Journey of a Radiation Therapist to a Healthcare Innovator

June 19, 2025

The story of a healthcare professional who made a significant impact is worth exploring. This individual started as a radiation therapist. This is a key role in the medical field. It involves using radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. This job is crucial but can be quite demanding. It req

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New Hope in Breast Cancer Treatment: A Closer Look at Advanced Radiation Techniques

June 12, 2025

Breast cancer is a serious issue. It is one of the most common cancers. It affects millions of women worldwide. Treatment often involves radiation therapy. This is where things get interesting. Two cutting-edge methods are making waves in the medical community. They are Volumetric Modulated Ar

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The Double Whammy: Navigating the Complexities of Repeated Radiation Therapy

May 29, 2025

In the world of cancer treatment, there's a method called reirradiation. It involves giving radiation therapy to an area that has already been treated with radiation. This approach is gaining attention for treating cancers that come back in the same spot. However, it's not without its hurdles. Mode

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Brain Tumor Segmentation: The CT Challenge

April 6, 2025

Brain metastases are a common problem for cancer patients. These are tumors that spread to the brain from other parts of the body. They can greatly affect how a patient's condition is treated and what the outcome might be. To treat these tumors effectively, doctors need to know exactly where they ar

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Breathing for the Heart: How Deep Breaths Help Left-Sided Breast Cancer Patients

March 2, 2025

Deep breaths can do more than just calm you down. For those fighting left-sided breast cancer, taking a deep breath during radiation therapy can be a game-changer. This technique, known as Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold (DIBH), helps to protect the heart during treatment. But why is this important? We

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Women in Ghana Find Strength After Radiation Therapy

February 7, 2025

Breast cancer is a big problem for women in many parts of Africa. While many studies have looked at how women cope after chemotherapy or surgery, not many have focused on what happens after radiation therapy. So, researchers in Kumasi, Ghana, decided to dig deeper into this. They talked to 17 women

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Fighting Cancer With Beams: Uganda's Journey in Radiation Therapy

January 31, 2025

In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie

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Cancer Care Choices: Exploring Radiation Therapy for Elderly Patients

January 11, 2025

Imagine being told you have a type of skin cancer in your head or neck area that can't be removed by surgery. This is a tricky situation, especially if you're older or have other health issues. Doctors often turn to radiation therapy to control the cancer locally at the site. A recent study looked i