In patients with cystic fibrosis, the cumulative risk of radiation-induced cancer resulting from routine annual lung computed tomography (CT) is "quite small" -- less than 0.5%, a study shows. However, the lack of documented benefit of routine CT makes its use questionable. Reuters Health Information
The results of a new study indicate that 80% of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy do not use medications to combat pain. Reuters Health Information
Breast intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) reduces the incidence of acute radiation dermatitis, compared to standard radiotherapy using wedges, results of a multicenter randomized study indicate. Reuters Health Information
This comprehensive review evaluates the accuracy and utility of 18fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. Journal of the National Cancer Institute
