In this phase 3 trial, researchers aimed to assess morbidity and efficacy of 3-week hypofractionated locoregional radiotherapy compared to 5-week radiotherapy.

A shorter radiotherapy (RT) course proved its mettle in early-stage breast cancer in terms of lymphedema risk, without negatively impacting survival outcomes, according to a phase III trial from ...

Hypofractionated radiation therapy was similar to normofractionated radiation therapy with regards to the risk for arm lymphedema early breast cancer, according to findings from the phase 3 HypoG-01 ...

Hypofractionated lymph node irradiation failed to reduce the frequency of lymphedema after treatment for invasive breast cancer, a randomized trial showed. A 3-week radiation therapy (RT) protocol led ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer published the first set of consensus guidelines intended ...

Choosing the right seat can help protect the arm and allow for periodic elevation without disturbing others. Compression sleeves should be in optimal condition; elasticity can degrade over time, ...

PITTSBURGH — It’s estimated that 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from lymphedema. The painful build-up of fluid has several causes, but fewer solutions. Katherine Amenta sat down exclusively with ...

Phase II Trial of Imatinib Plus Binimetinib in Patients With Treatment-Naive Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Five databases and two registries were searched for randomized controlled trials or ...

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ImpediMed, a pioneer in the field of medical technology, announced a significant advancement in the fight against breast cancer-related lymphedema, a ...

Effect of bevacizumab on the risk of chemotherapy-associated anemia in cancer patients: A meta-analysis. Background: Arm lymphedema and limb morbidity in patients going through axillary lymph node ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s estimated that 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from lymphedema. The painful build-up of fluid has several causes, but ...