Released: 30-Sep-1999 12:00 AM EDT
ASTRO's 41st Annual Meeting
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Newly developed techniques and procedures will be highlighted at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, which will be held October 31 - November 4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Amifostine for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A new drug is proving to be effective in treating one of the most common side effects patients suffer during and after radiation treatments for head and neck cancer. The drug, amifostine, is easing xerostomia (severe dry mouth), a condition that can make it very difficult for these patients to eat, drink and even speak. The study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting October 31 - November 4, 1999 in San Antonio, TX.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
IMRT Accurately Delivers Radiation to Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Intensity modulated radiation therapy is a safe way to accurately deliver high doses of radiation to the prostate while preserving normal tissue nearby, a new study shows. The study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting October 31 - November 4, 1999 in San Antonio, TX.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Neutron/Photon Radiation for Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Mixing neutrons and photons as the types of radiation used to treat cancer confined to the prostate results in a 90 percent three-year disease free survival rate, according to a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Increased Radiation Doses Benefit Some Prostate Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Prostate cancer patients who have disease locally confined to the prostate and who have PSA levels greater than ten before treatment dramatically benefit from higher doses of radiation, according to a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Radiosurgery Preserves Hearing in Acoustic Neuroma Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Lower doses of radiation, combined with a technique called stereotactic radiosurgery, can preserve hearing, avoid damage to facial nerves and successfully treat acoustic neuromas, according to a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Smoking Impacts Potency of Prostate Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Prostate cancer patients who smoke might want to quit. A survey of patients treated with radiation therapy for the disease found that none of those who smoked were potent six years after treatment compared to about two-thirds of patients who were non-smokers. The survey was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Radiation Unblocks Clogged Arteries
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

In what could be a major breakthrough in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease, radiation treatments are now being used to keep once-blocked arteries from re-blocking. The study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

3-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Breast Cancer Patients Treated Conservatively Have Low Risk of 2nd Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Breast cancer patients who choose lumpectomy and radiation therapy can feel confident in their decision. Patients who have breast conserving treatment have the same low risk of developing a second cancer as those who choose mastectomy, according to a new 15-year study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Combined Treatment Benefits Head and Neck Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Adding weekly chemotherapy to radiation therapy dramatically increases survival rates of some patients with advanced head and neck cancer, according to a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual in San Antonio.

4-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Combined Treatment Effective for Cervical Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer may do better if they are treated with radiation therapy and the drug mitomycin C compared to radiation therapy alone, reports a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

4-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Combined Treatment Improves Quality of Life for Laryngeal Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy offers patients with advanced laryngeal cancer the chance to keep their voicebox without added risks or significant side effects, reveals a recent study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

4-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Adding Radiation Therapy Makes Economic Sense for Breast Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation therapy following mastectomy and chemotherapy for premenopausal women who have breast cancer that has spread to their lymph nodes is not only effective in terms of improving survival but cost effective as well, according to a Canadian study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

2-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
New Treatment Means Improvements in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Reducing the total time of radiation treatments without decreasing the total dose or increasing the total dose without changing the total treatment time led to an improvement over standard treatment for patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer, a study by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) indicates. The study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

4-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
More Prostate Cancer Patients Benefit from Hormones and Radiation Therapy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

More patients with large tumors confined to the prostate could benefit from hormone treatment plus radiation therapy -- particularly if hormones are given before, during and after radiation treatments, a researchers presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

4-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Radiation Therapy Equal to Surgery in Treating Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A new long term study confirms that there is no difference between surgery and radiation therapy when treating patients who have prostate cancer. The study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology annual meeting in San Antonio.

Released: 5-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Cancer Care Highlighted at ASTRO Annual Meeting
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

ASTRO's annual meeting is an opportunity to speak with the people who are making cutting-edge discoveries in radiation oncology and cancer treatment.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Radiation Therapy Not Associated with Heart Damage
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Women diagnosed with breast cancer on their left side needn't worry that post-lumpectomy radiation therapy will damage their heart.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Radiation, Less-Costly Treatment for Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

In the fight against early-stage prostate cancer, radiation therapy is significantly less expensive than radical prostatectomy for primary curative treatment, researchers have found.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Younger Breast Cancer Patients Benefit from Radiation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Breast cancer patients under the age of 50 who choose lumpectomy and radiation therapy should receive an additional boost of radiation as part of their treatment.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Radiation Therapy vs Surgery for Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients who can obtain and maintain an erection for intercourse before treatment are much more likely to be able to do so again after treatment if they have radiation therapy compared to radical prostatectomy.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Standard of Care for Prostate Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Long-term hormone treatment plus radiation in locally advanced prostate cancer can prevent recurrence and improve survival, a new study shows. The study by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group was the largest phase III prostate radiation treatment trial to date.

26-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Radiation, Not Only for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The idea that radiation therapy should only be offered to older prostate cancer patients because radiation therapy isn't a "durable treatment" has again been disproved. A new study with 10-year follow-up shows that radiation therapy does offer long-term disease- free survival.

26-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Smoking and Complications for Cervical Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Offering yet another reason not to smoke, a new study concludes that smoking substantially increases the risk of major gastrointestinal complications following radiation treatment for cervical cancer.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Concurrent Therapies Increases Survival of Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer if they are treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy at the same time rather than by chemotherapy first followed by radiation therapy.

26-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Black and White Patients Benefit Equally
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Black patients benefit as much as white patients do from post-lumpectomy radiation therapy despite a disproportionate number of factors that would seem to put them at a disadvantage.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Spy Cameras and Robotics Help for Radiation Treatments
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Spy cameras and robotics artificial vision in the radiation oncology treatment room may be just the answer to the chronic problem in radiation oncology that the patient on the treatment table never stays completely still.

25-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Low-Risk Patients Don't Benefit from Hormonal Therapy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Higher-risk prostate-cancer patients receiving radiation therapy are more likely to beat the disease when hormonal therapy is added to the treatment plan.

26-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
3D-CRT Means Lower Treatment Complications
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation oncologists can increase the dose of radiation and still lower the rate of complications if they use 3D-CRT when treating patients with early stage prostate cancer.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Cancer Treatment Could Save Thousands of Lives
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Adding radiation therapy and chemotherapy to surgery for locally advanced stomach cancer nearly doubles the patient's chance that his or her cancer will not return, a new study shows.

25-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Cardiac Patients Could Benefit from Radiation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Researchers have found that using radiation is an effective way to open blocked arteries after they were previously opened by angioplasty and stents, and keep them open, providing patients an alternative to invasive surgery.

26-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Breast Cancer is Aggressive in Elderly
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Contrary to a long-held perception, breast cancer can be just as aggressive in elderly women as it is in younger women, a new study has found.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
More Intense Radiation Treatments Benefit Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients with locally advanced laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer treated with more intense radiation therapy have a better chance for survival as well as a better chance of preserving their voice box or pharynx.

24-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Accelerated Treatment Improves Local Control of Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Twice-a-day radiation therapy given over a shorter period is better than conventional treatment in destroying a primary head and neck tumor and any disease that has spread nearby.

Released: 28-Sep-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Fall Meeting to Highlight Advances in Cancer Treatment
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's annual meeting provides journalists with the opportunity to speak with the people who are making cutting-edge discoveries in their search for a cure to cancer and other diseases. Registration is free for all members of the media.

Released: 4-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Leading Radiation Oncology Society to Proceed with Annual Meeting
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The Board of Directors for the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has conferred and decided to proceed with the organization's annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 4-8, 2001, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

Released: 12-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Survival for Patients with Brain Metastases
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients with brain metastases who receive radiotherapy -- small doses of radiation given over the course of 10 to 15 days -- and stereotactic radiosurgery -- a one-time shot of high-dose radiation -- show an extensive improvement in survival, according to a new study.

23-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Quality of Life the First Year Following Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The type of treatment patients receive for prostate cancer can impact their quality of life, particularly during the first year after treatment, according to a new study.

Released: 18-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Pre-Surgery Radiation Reduces Disease Recurrence from Rectal Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation treatments given before surgery for rectal cancer reduces the risk of local disease recurrence and death from the disease, according to an overview published this week.

6-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Improved Survival Rates for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer who receive chemotherapy and radiation therapy following surgery are more likely to survive than patients who only receive radiation therapy following surgery, according to a new study presented November 5, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

6-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Treatment Results in Patients with Hodgkin's Lymphoma
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Involved field radiation therapy does not improve the treatment results in patients with stage III and IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma who reach complete remission after chemotherapy. However, radiation therapy has been proven effective in treating Hodgkin's patients in partial remission, according to a new study.

6-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Factors as to Whether Breast Cancer Patients Are Able to Conserve Their Breasts
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Accessibility of radiation oncology physicians and treatment services are a factor as to whether breast cancer patients are able to conserve their breasts, according to a new study presented November 5, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

8-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
High-Dose Radiation Therapy is Critical in Treatment of Some Prostate Cancers
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Dose escalation is critical to treating patients with some types of prostate cancer, according to a new study presented November 7, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

6-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Human Papilloma Virus May Be Linked to Survival of Cervical Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Presence of the human papilloma virus in patients with advanced state cervical cancer may help determine the efficacy of radiation therapy in curing the cancer, according to a new study presented November 5, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

6-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Pelvic Radiotherapy Boosts Progression-Free Survival in Prostate Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients treated with hormone therapy before and during whole-pelvic radiotherapy for prostate cancer are more likely to have a progression-free survival than patients receiving radiation only to the prostate or those receiving hormone therapy after radiotherapy, according to a new study presented November 5, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

7-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Links to Quality of Life for Survivors of Head and Neck or Prostate Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patient age and marital status are linked to quality of life, such as sexual function and spiritual well being, for long-term survivors of head and neck or prostate cancer, according to a new study presented November 6, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

8-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Efficacy of Using Radiation to Treat In-Stent Restenosis Supported
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation therapy is an effective way to open blocked arteries after they were previously opened by angioplasty and stents, and keep them open, providing patients an alternative to invasive surgery, according to a new study presented November 7, 2001, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Released: 1-Dec-2001 12:00 AM EST
Viagra Alleviates Erectile Dysfunction After Radiation Therapy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Patients who suffer from erectile dysfunction after radiation therapy for prostate cancer benefit from using Viagra, according to a new study.

Released: 8-Jan-2002 12:00 AM EST
Effective Way to Improve Quality of Life for Small-Cell Lung Cancer Survivors
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Prophylactic cranial irradiation is a cost effective way to improve the quality of life for survivors of small-cell lung cancer.

Released: 1-Feb-2002 12:00 AM EST
PET Scans Key for Lung Cancer Patients
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Before undergoing radiation therapy for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer, patients should first undergo a PET scan to see if the radiation is more likely to be effective in curing the disease.


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