When planning for palliative radiotherapy, clinicians can forgo an additional CT scan on the same day as treatment and instead use a recent diagnostic CT scan, according to a results from a randomized ...

A new study reveals that only about 1 in 3 patients with prostate cancer have a successful first CT simulation, while 1 in 6 need to be rescheduled for another day.

SAN DIEGO, October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce ...

Repurposing diagnostic CT scans accelerates palliative radiation planning, benefiting patients with urgent needs Patients experience a significant reduction in time spent at cancer centers, enhancing ...

Radiotherapy can often be a step into the unknown for both patients and their families. As a consultant radiation oncologist, I’m going to outline the key points in the treatment course to give a ...