Posts Tagged ‘radiation therapy’
After new radiation, better quality of life
UC DAVIS (US) — A study finds that newer radiation therapy technology offers head and neck cancer patients better ongoing quality of life. Continue…
Monday, February 6, 2012 17:27 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 28, 2011 12:23 - 0 Comments
Probiotic protects intestine from radiation
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — Scientists have shown that taking a probiotic before radiation therapy can protect the intestine from damage—at least in mice. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 31, 2011 17:10 - 1 Comment
Tiny devices in tumors generate oxygen
PURDUE (US) — Micro devices implanted inside tumors to generate oxygen boost the cancer-killing power of radiation and chemotherapy. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 27, 2011 15:02 - 3 Comments
Breast cancer kills more black women
UC DAVIS (US) — Black women are 50 percent more likely than any other racial or ethnic group to die from advanced breast cancer, even if they receive radiation therapy. (more…)
