Short-term side effects may include nausea, fatigue, and swelling at the radiation site. Although rare, some may experience longer-term ones, such as arm or shoulder pain, lung scarring, weakened ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 32 million Americans. According to the World Health ...

“Radiation can be very helpful for many tumors, but we also recognize that the side effects can be limiting,” Giovanni Traverso, PhD, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT ...

When the good bacteria is gone, skin infections and inflammation can happen from radiation side effects. Doctors are watching to see if the Mepitel Film bandage can reduce those problems.

Radiation dermatitis is a common side effect of radiation therapy, which is used to treat various cancer patients. New research suggests severe radiation burns may be the result of bacteria on the ...

Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing adaptive radiation, which adjusts the treatment plan daily, aiming for fewer side effects. 24/7 Live Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Welcome, Mickey ...

Key Takeaways. A new type of radiation therapy helped a woman with salivary gland cancer avoid side effects. The woman had a cancer of the salivary glands that had wound its way into nerves ...

In a phase 2 trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found patients were successfully treated with targeted radiation rather ...

The test also can distinguish men at risk for different types of side effects WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat prostate cancer, but it can ...

Dr. Kiran Nandalur (left), a radiologist with Corewell Health and principal investigator of a new study showing that an MRI scan could predict radiation side effects for prostate cancer, reviews ...

"Radiation can be very helpful for many tumors, but we also recognize that the side effects can be limiting," Giovanni Traverso, PhD, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT and ...