American journal of clinical oncology
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2014
Review Practice GuidelineACR Appropriateness Criteria® Definitive External-Beam Irradiation in stage T1 and T2 prostate cancer.
To present the most updated American College of Radiology consensus guidelines formed from an expert panel on the appropriate use of external-beam radiation to manage stage T1 and T2 prostate cancer. ⋯ External-beam radiation is a key component of the curative management of T1 and T2 prostate cancer. By combining the most recent medical literature and expert opinion, this guideline can aid clinicians in the appropriate use of external-beam radiation for prostate cancer.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2014
Radiation therapy use and outcomes among older women with ER-positive and ER-negative stage I breast cancer.
We performed a population-based analysis to evaluate changes in patterns of radiation therapy (RT) usage after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and outcomes among women aged 70 years or older with stage I breast cancer. ⋯ Among older women with stage I breast cancer treated with BCS, use of any RT has been omitted more frequently and BT utilized more often. Further studies are necessary to evaluate potential under-utilization of RT, particularly among women with ER-negative tumors.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyA comparative study of stereotactic radiosurgery, hypofractionated, and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in the treatment of skull base meningioma.
To compare the outcomes of skull base meningiomas treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hFSRT), and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT). ⋯ There is no significant difference in the radiographic and clinical response in patients with skull base meningioma treated with SRS, hFSRT, or FSRT and thus gives the clinician the impetus to tailor treatment techniques to the location and size of the tumor at presentation.