Jefferson Oncologists Show Less Radiation Just As Effective In Fighting Brain Tumor, Saving Hearing
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:00 AM EST
... Radiation oncologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia have found that giving less radiation than usual is just as effective against a benign but potential devastating brain tumor called an acoustic schwannoma, and better yet, might save more of the patient's hearing. [click link for full article] ...
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- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Radiation
- Benign Tumor
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Loss
- Benign Tumors
- Radiation Exposure
- Cancer
- Pituitary Tumor
- Pituitary Tumors
- Radiation Therapy
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Brain Tumor, Adult
- Hearing Impairment
- Childhood Brain Tumor
- Childhood Brain Tumors
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- There may be delayed radiation effects after radiosurgery, including nerve damage, loss of hearing, and paralysis of the face.

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