Instead, go with lightweight moisturizers that hydrate and soothe. If you notice peeling, Dr. Massick recommends going for ceramides, a type of lipid that works by strengthening the barrier, locking ...

With darting red and green beams above me and large mechanical eyes and grids humming and moving around me, I feel as though I’m in a 1950s sci-fi movie.

They believe this unexpected response happens because high-dose radiation increases the production of a protein called amphiregulin by tumor cells that are directly treated with radiation.

Advancements in radiation therapy, including proton therapy and stereotactic radiation, reduce side effects and improve quality of life for GI cancer.

MSK’s breast cancer radiation therapy team is one of the largest and most experienced in the country. Our team of doctors, nurses, and therapists work together to provide the most precise radiation ...

Drawing inspiration from the tardigrade, researchers developed a new strategy that may protect cancer patients from the side effects of radiation therapy.   ...

A recent survey revealed that many patients were worried about the physical effects of radiation, and more than one third were concerned about the financial cost.

A revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment at UH Seidman Cancer Center is dramatically reducing the time patients spend receiving radiation therapy.

A Mayo Clinic research team tested a shorter radiation treatment plan on breast cancer patients. The abbreviated treatment can help people like Donna Enfield who drive hours to get their care.

Opinion: The tiny tattoos of radiation therapy many cancer patients receive take an emotional toll — but they're increasingly unnecessary.

Researchers found stereotactic radiation therapy could render patients free of clinically evident disease for eight to 13 months, delaying the need for hormone therapy or chemotherapy.