Proton therapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: early clinical experience and current challenges

S Nuyts, H Bollen, SP Ng, J Corry, A Eisbruch… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Proton therapy is a promising type of radiation therapy used to destroy
tumor cells. It has the potential to further improve the outcomes for patients with head and …

[HTML][HTML] First experience with model-based selection of head and neck cancer patients for proton therapy

M Tambas, RJHM Steenbakkers… - Radiotherapy and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose In the Netherlands, head and neck cancer (HNC) patients qualify for
intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) based on model-based selection (MBS). The aim …

Advances and challenges in conducting clinical trials with proton beam therapy

JI Choi, CB Simone II, A Lozano, SJ Frank - Seminars in radiation oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
Advances in proton therapy have garnered much attention and speculation in recent years
as the indications for proton therapy have grown beyond pediatric, prostate, spine, and …

[HTML][HTML] Current practice in proton therapy delivery in adult cancer patients across Europe

M Tambas, HP van der Laan… - Radiotherapy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and purpose Major differences exist among proton therapy (PT) centres
regarding PT delivery in adult cancer patient. To obtain insight into current practice in …

Assessment of proton beam therapy use among patients with newly diagnosed cancer in the US, 2004-2018

LM Nogueira, A Jemal, KR Yabroff… - JAMA Network …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Proton beam therapy (PBT) is a potentially superior technology to photon
radiotherapy for tumors with complex anatomy, those surrounded by sensitive tissues, and …

Association of race with receipt of proton beam therapy for patients with newly diagnosed cancer in the US, 2004-2018

LM Nogueira, HM Sineshaw, A Jemal… - JAMA Network …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Black patients are less likely than White patients to receive guideline-concordant
cancer care in the US. Proton beam therapy (PBT) is a potentially superior technology to …

An open invitation to join the Pediatric Proton/Photon Consortium Registry to standardize data collection in pediatric radiation oncology

MP Lawell, DJ Indelicato, AC Paulino… - The British journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Objective: The Pediatric Proton/Photon Consortium Registry (PPCR) is a comprehensive
data registry composed of pediatric patients treated with radiation. It was established to …

Revolutionizing cancer treatment in India: Evaluating the unmet need, economics, and a roadmap for project implementation of particle therapy

A Gupta, V Subramani, R Kumar, R Kareem… - Cancer, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction This study aims to quantitatively assess eligible patients and project the
demand for particle therapy facilities in India from 2020 to 2040. In addition, an economic …

Proton therapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

O Gjyshi, Z Liao - The British journal of radiology, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Radiation therapy is an essential component of treatment for locally advanced non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC) but can be technically challenging because of the proximity of lung …

Large language models to help appeal denied radiotherapy services

KJ Kiser, M Waters, J Reckford, C Lundeberg… - JCO Clinical Cancer …, 2024 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Large language model (LLM) artificial intelligences may help physicians appeal
insurer denials of prescribed medical services, a task that delays patient care and …