Tag Archives: Radiotherapy

An innovative radiotherapy technique benefits patients with locally advanced cervical cancer

[ad_1] Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer benefit significantly from an innovative radiotherapy technique co-developed by MedUni Vienna under the direction of Richard Pötter and Christian Kirisits. The technique provides better tumor control and produces fewer side effects. This is confirmed by the results of the prospective, international and multicenter …

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3D printed biodegradable esophageal stents for the treatment of radiation esophagitis

[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 10, 2020 Radiation esophagitis, characterized by inflammation of the esophagus, is the most common acute adverse effect of radiotherapy causing swallowing problems. This eventually causes dehydration and leaves the body unsuitable for further treatment. Unfortunately, there is currently no direct cure for patients suffering …

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