Dupuytren's contracture and Ledderhose disease are common, with rates of 20% of the population over the age of 65 having either disease. The diseases causes a debilitating curling of fingers and toes. The most common treatment is surgery, which can cause a long-term...
In the study, Hepa 1-6: A murine model of hepatocellular carcinoma, Labcorp researcher, Sumithra Urs, studied an HCC tumor model's response to radiation with SARRP. See more below and the full article here.
The below graphic displays highlights from the study, "Synergistic Anticancer Activity of N-Hydroxy-7-(2-Naphthylthio Heptanomide, Sorafenib, and Radiation Therapy in Patient-Derived Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Models" by HJ Yun, HJ Kim, J Kim, SY Kim, HS Chang, CS...
This data comes from the presentation, "Radiation Enhances Anti-Tumor Activity of Checkpoint Blockade in Syngeneic Tumor Models" by Covance researchers Sumithra Urs, Mary Anne Meade, Kevin Guley, Sarah Krueger, Alden Wong, Scott Wise, and Maryland Rosenfeld Franklin....
Precise, consistent dosimetry is crucial for accurate, repeatable research. Here at Xstrahl, we strive to offer researchers all of the tools and support you need to ensure accurate radiation dosage. Learn how we are doing that with our research systems and support...
It can be difficult to treat cancer of the eyelid. Treatment with surgery often leads to tissue loss. Superficial radiotherapy can be used, but typically involves a topical anesthetic and the user of an internal eye shield, which can present risks and challenges...
In the recent study, Radiotherapy Delivered Before CDK4/6 Inhibitors Mediates Superior Therapeutic Effects in ER+ Breast Cancer, researchers compared various forms of treatment including radiotherapy, oral palbociclib, or a combination of both. Researchers found that...
Mutations of the phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) gene can affect cancer development and cause large hamartomatous skin change in sun-exposed areas. Radiotherapy has reportedly caused increased acute toxicity for this with PTEN variants, however, this case...
It can be difficult to treat non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) of the lower legs. The blood supply of the lower legs makes surgery challenging, and radiotherapy below the knee is controversial because of the fear of radiation-induced ulcers. In the study, "Lesion-based...
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