Counting Calories to Curb Breast Cancer
Radiation oncologist Nicole L. Simone, MD, discusses her clinical trial examining the benefits of calorie restriction during radiation therapy for breast cancer.
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Personalized treatment for prostate cancer
Adam Dicker, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Jefferson recently spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how prostate cancer treatment is changing.
Testing Calorie Restriction During Prostate Cancer Treatment
Jefferson radiation oncologist, Nicole Simone, MD, is conducting research into whether caloric restriction during prostate cancer treatment improves outcomes.
Radium-223: A Clinical Trial for Prostate Cancer
Francis Lacey’s second bout with prostate cancer was much tougher that his first, this time it had spread to his bones and was resistant to standard treatments, so the 85-year-old’s doctor offered him a new option.
Radiation after Prostate Surgery: New Perspectives
“Radiation Treatment After Surgery: New Perspectives” is an informational and supportive seminar for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society.