Adya.care The Adya Breast Cancer Recovery Accelerator (CRA) is a 4 week programme designed to help you bounce back faster in the post treatment stage. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with a recovery mentor through two 1-1 sessions, four group sessions with fellow cancer survivors and daily support through simple interactive videos. Mentorship programs […]
Proton beam therapy (PBT) is emerging as a promising option in the treatment of breast cancer, particularly in scenarios where minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding organs is crucial. While PBT offers these advantages, it comes with higher costs and logistical considerations. Ongoing research and clinical trials aim to refine patient selection criteria and evaluate its cost-effectiveness, ensuring that the benefits outweigh the challenges.
Role of Radiotherapy in Borderline and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Recommendations for RT for patients with pancreatic cancer are typically made based on a few clinical scenarios: Borderline resectable > to sterilise surgical margins Locally advanced > ablative radiotherapy for longer term control Palliative > coeliac plexus SBRT for pain relief, or local […]
A groundbreaking multi-institution Phase III trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) provides significant benefits for patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Compared to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), IMPT showed similar progression-free survival rates but significantly reduced malnutrition and feeding-tube dependence. With a median […]
Esophageal cancer can be broadly classified into two main types based on the type of cells from which the cancer originates: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Each type has different risk factors, locations within the esophagus, and treatment approaches. The treatment of esophageal cancer can be in several forms. Treatment plans are often determined through […]
Radiotherapy is a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill or damage cancer cells. It is a common part of the treatment plan for many types of cancers, including pediatric tumors. The goal of radiotherapy is to target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. As childhood cancers […]
Nasopharyngeal carcinomas are most prevalent in South East Asia. Up to 10 to 20% of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma may experience a local relapse. Treatment options for recurrent nasopharyngealcarcinoma are dependent on a few factors. Time since first radiotherapy, extent of disease, and patient’s status etc. must be considered. Re-irradiation is one of these treatment […]
Chordoma is a rare tumour which is thought to arise from remnants of the embryonic notochord (cartilage). Generally, it is slow-growing, although rarely, some chordomas can be more aggressive. It can grow anywhere along the spine column. Today we will discuss skull base chordomas specifically due to the complex treatment strategy required. Managing base of […]
Adjuvant radiotherapy is indicated in patients with node spread of breast cancer, even after a mastectomy. The benefit is larger in patients with more than 3 lymph node involvement. Patients with risk factors such as young age, high grade of cancer or larger tumour also benefit from radiotherapy. In recent times, the uptake of neoadjuvant […]
