The state of the art of radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancer: a review of the literature

S Benkhaled, D Van Gestel… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Due to the general aging population and the fashion trend of sun exposure, non-melanoma
skin cancer (NMSC) is rising. The management of NMSC is difficult and necessitates a …

[HTML][HTML] Modern tools for modern brachytherapy

D Berger, S Van Dyk, L Beaulieu, T Major, T Kron - Clinical Oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
This review aims to showcase the brachytherapy tools and technologies that have emerged
during the last 10 years. Soft-tissue contrast using magnetic resonance and ultrasound …

3D printing of individual skin brachytherapy applicator: Design, manufacturing, and early clinical results

G Bielęda, A Chicheł, M Boehlke… - Journal of …, 2022 - termedia.pl
Purpose One of the main challenges in facial region brachytherapy is fixation of vendor-
delivered standard applicators. Reproducibility can be maintained; however, there are …

[HTML][HTML] Freedom from Recurrence across Age in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Treated with Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy

AS Farberg, RV Heysek, R Haber, R Agha… - Geriatrics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality;
their incidence is increasing most in older patients. NMSCs have traditionally been treated …

Advances in skin brachytherapy: cosmesis and function preservation

A Rembielak, G Mansy, EA Barnes, J Licher, N Tselis - Clinical Oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
Skin brachytherapy represents an excellent alternative treatment for patients with non-
melanoma skin cancers. It offers superior conformity of dose distribution with rapid dose fall …

H&N and Skin (HNS) GEC-ESTRO Working Group critical review of recommendations regarding prescription depth, bolus thickness and maximum dose in skin …

V Gonzalez-Perez, A Rembielak, JL Guinot… - Radiotherapy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aim of this publication is the assessment of the existing guidelines for non-melanoma
skin cancer (NMSC) superficial brachytherapy (BT) and make a critical review based on the …

Customized 3D‐printed molds for high dose‐rate brachytherapy in facial skin cancer: First clinical experience

G Chatzikonstantinou, M Diefenhardt… - JDDG: Journal der …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Background and Objective Radiotherapy of elderly, frail patients with facial skin
cancer in proximity to critical organs is challenging. This is the first report on clinical …

Computed tomography-based flap brachytherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers of the face

E Gogineni, H Cai, D Carillo, Z Rana, B Bloom… - Journal of …, 2021 - termedia.pl
Results Fifty patients with 53 lesions on the face were included, with a median follow-up of
15 months. All were considered high-risk based on NCCN guidelines. Median tumor size …

[HTML][HTML] Personalized Brachytherapy: Applications and Future Directions

P Pathak, JJ Thomas, A Baghwala, C Li, BS Teh… - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation therapy where radioactive
sources are placed directly in or near tumors. This paper shows how brachytherapy can be …

Acute and late complications and toxicities of skin brachytherapy

AS Taggar, P Mann, A Stewart, P Devlin, A Likhacheva - Brachytherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Skin cancer is the most prevalent malignancy, and its incidence is rising. Surgery is the
primary treatment, however, morbidity of surgical resection in certain parts of the body …