Fibrotic sequelae remain the most important dose-limiting toxicity of radiation therapy to soft tissue. Functionally, this is reflected in loss of range of motion and muscle strength and the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had breast cancer in my left breast 14 years ago. I was treated with chemotherapy and radiation after a lumpectomy and the removal of 14 lymph nodes. I still have difficulty raising ...

In a phase 2 trial, the addition of pirfenidone to standard glucocorticoids improved pulmonary function, fibrosis, and cough symptoms in patients with grades 2-3 radiation-induced lung injury. This ...

Radiation therapy, alone or in combination with surgery and chemotherapy, is commonly used for the treatment of many cancers. Although radiation therapy can usually be delivered without resulting in ...

At similar radiation doses, ultra-low-dose CT (ULDCT) achieved superior image quality using AI-enhanced iterative reconstruction than chest x-rays for assessing cystic fibrosis-related lung disease in ...

A team led by Spaniard David Lagares is searching for a treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and other ailments associated with ...