by HBOT News | Dec 4, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: In spite of the developments in chemo- and radiotherapy, surgery remains the mainstay of curative treatment of early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In stage Ia/Ib (T1, T2, N0), NSCLC lobectomy offers the best chance for cure, yielding survival...
by HBOT News | Nov 1, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: This systematic review aimed to assess the literature for management strategies and economic impact of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia induced by cancer therapies and to determine the quality of evidence-based management recommendations. The...
by HBOT News | Oct 27, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: To assess the safety of hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis in patients with prostate cancer, and to investigate its effect on the growth of indolent prostate cancer in vivo. Thirty severe combined-immunodeficient...
by HBOT News | Oct 22, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to review the evidence base from 1990 to 2008 to (1) clarify the impact of cancer therapies on prevalence of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in head and neck cancer patients, and to (2) evaluate management strategies and their...
by HBOT News | Sep 15, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: Pre-irradiation dental care depends on teeth health, fields and dose of irradiation, compliance to fluorides, cessation of tobacco and psychosocial cofactors. Dental care aims at preventing complications and preserving the quality of life (eating, speech,...
