International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jun 2009
Volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for vestibular schwannomas.
To evaluate volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy (RapidArc [RA]), a novel approach allowing for rapid treatment delivery, for the treatment of vestibular schwannoma (VS). ⋯ The RA plans consistently achieved a higher CI and decrease in areas of low-dose irradiation. This, together with shorter treatment delivery times, has led to RA replacing our conventional five-arc radiosurgery technique for VS.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jun 2009
Long-term experience with World Health Organization grade III (malignant) meningiomas at a single institution.
To evaluate the outcomes for patients with Grade III meningiomas as defined by the 2007 World Health Organization standards. ⋯ This is one of the few studies reporting the outcomes for malignant meningioma patients according to recent definitions. Our results are consistent with existing reports of the overall poor outcomes for atypical and malignant meningioma patients. From the available data, surgical resection followed by RT and salvage therapy can lead to extended survival.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jun 2009
The growth of academic radiation oncology: a survey of endowed professorships in radiation oncology.
The academic health of a medical specialty can be gauged by the level of university support through endowed professorships. ⋯ Coupled with other indicators of academic growth, such as the proportion of graduating residents seeking academic positions, there has been clear and sustained growth in academic radiation oncology.