Radiation has been a staple of breast cancer treatment for decades, but a new study is casting doubt on whether it is ...

Photon therapy offers strong outcomes in treating oropharyngeal cancers; however, some radiation can reach and damage nearby ...

A new study published today in The Lancet showed a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers who were treated with proton therapy (IMPT) compared to those treated with ...

Sense of smell in patients with head and neck cancer began to deteriorate at a radiation dose of 22 Gy and increased in a ...

Proton beam radiation therapy performed 10% better at stopping cancer of the throat compared to traditional X-ray radiation, a new study shows, with 15% fewer side effects.

Doctors may use radiation therapy to treat benign tumors. Radiation can shrink and eliminate benign growths without doctors having to perform surgery. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that can ...

Radiation therapy may help a select group of people who have ovarian cancer. It’s not used much to treat this cancer, but it can help with related issues like pain. It’s something your doctor might ...

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for brain cancer. While it can effectively target and destroy cancer cells, it can also cause side effects. The side effects of radiation therapy for brain ...

Our radiation oncologists use the latest technology available for radiation therapy. It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your rectal cancer treatment plan. This information ...

Dr. Allen Lichter answers the question: 'Should I get chemo or radiation first?' — -- Question: How do the doctors decide which treatment I should get first after surgery, radiation therapy or ...