Results of a 12-year-long study provide strong evidence that shorter radiation schedules can provide the same outcomes as current treatment times for early stages of breast cancer. Some centers in the US already offer shorter courses of treatment, but they are more widely available in Canada and parts of Europe. Shorter treatment regimens would allow more women with breast cancer to be treated due to increased availability of machines and resources. Full story.
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I have worked in the medical imaging sector for a number of years and am always interested in learning more about advancements in the field. I notice that there has been a lot in the news recently about the use of MRI images to help with treatment plans for breast cancer. MRI does not use radiation.
Marge http://www.remakehealth.com
September 29th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Marge – do you have any articles to share regarding MRI and breast cancer treatment? Thanks!