This content is machine translated Radiogenic pneumonitis Calculable risk with modern radiotherapy Radiation therapy of thoracic tumors, particularly lung carcinoma, is caught between the goals of maximizing tumor control probability and avoiding toxicities. Radiogenic pneumonitis is a relevant side effect. This occurs… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Cerebral tumors Radiotherapy of brain metastases The incidence of brain metastases increases in proportion to the prolonged survival, significantly worsening the prognosis. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy techniques can spare the hippocampus.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Mucosal melanomas of the head and neck region Rarer but more aggressive than cutaneous melanomas Primary mucosal melanoma of the head and neck is rare. However, it behaves much more aggressively compared to cutaneous malignant melanoma. Corresponding leading symptoms should be the reason for a…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Newly diagnosed glioblastoma A continuing therapeutic challenge The standard of care for newly diagnosed glioblastoma is resection as completely as possible. This is followed by temozolomide-based radiochemotherapy. Among the newer therapeutic approaches is the use of tumor…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Radiotherapy for prostate cancer Precision radiotherapy in primary treatment and oligometastasis. With rapid technological advances in radiation oncology, new treatment options are now available to patients with prostate cancer, both in the primary therapy and in the metastatic setting. In particular,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated From RAPID to RATHL Current treatment options for Hodgkin’s lymphoma The option of sequential PET computed tomography (PET) scans opens up new possibilities in the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma. Current standard therapy in low-risk patients consists of two cycles of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 1st Baden Breast Symposium 2014 Developments in the field of plastic reconstructive breast surgery At 7. and November 8, 2014, the 1st Baden Breast Symposium took place at the Women’s Clinic of the Cantonal Hospital Baden. The focus of the conference, which was organized…
