@ESTRO target volume guidelines for locoregional breast cancer radiotherapy prospectively validated within Skagen I trial. Congratulations to this important work @au.dk #radiotherapy #radiooncology www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Validation of the ESTRO target volume consensus guideline for early-stage breast cancer in the DBCG Skagen Trial 1

Adjuvant loco-regional radiotherapy reduces recurrence risk and enhances survival in early-stage breast cancer. The ESTRO consensus guideline on targe…

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ESTRO breast cancer target volume guideline prospectively validated within Skagen I trial. Nearly all recurrences within the proposed CTV´s. Congratulations to this important work! #radiotherapy @au.dk @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Validation of the ESTRO target volume consensus guideline for early-stage breast cancer in the DBCG Skagen Trial 1

Adjuvant loco-regional radiotherapy reduces recurrence risk and enhances survival in early-stage breast cancer. The ESTRO consensus guideline on targe…

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📢Final EORTC 22922/10925 trial results presented at #ESTRO26 20‑year data shows lymph node RT lowers breast cancer mortality but not overall survival, highlighting the need for very long‑term follow‑up. 👉 https://www.eortc.org/blog/2026/05/17/final-eortc-trial-results-estro-2026/

📢Blood test that detects tumour DNA could help guide treatment when cancer has spread Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4fnB5DN

Very good to have so many active RTTs at the #ESTRO2026. Important topic #radiotherapy; #radiationoncology

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First session at #ESTRO26:🇸🇪 AI integration in adaptive radiotherapy Key takeaway: AI boosts real-time precision, but RTT expertise remains essential for validation and quality control. 🎯 Grateful to the speakers for the insightful discussion. 🤝 #AI #RTT #RadioOncology #ESTRO2026

Thomas Bortfeld received the Breur Award today. Congratulations! #ESTRO2026; #radiotherapy; #radiationoncology

Congratulations to Daniel Zips receiving the Regaud award today. #ESTRO2026; #radiotherapy; #radiationoncology

Dreaming of a career in cancer research? Join the International PhD Program at DKFZ - Germany’s largest biomedical research center. Explore #cancerresearch including #cancerbiology, #bioinformatics, #epidemiology & #medicalphysics. The Summer Selection is open now 👉 apply here: t1p.de/hl56b

Danke and die Kolleg:innen! Sehr wichtig für unsere Kinder mit Krebserkrankungen

TU Dresden@tudresden.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Spende für krebskranke Kinder: Die Professur für Materialforschung & Nanotechnik der #TUDresden unterstützt mit einer Spende i.H.v. 1.500 Euro ein Filmprojekt in der Kinderonkologie des Uniklinikums. Der Film soll krebskranken Kindern Ängste vor der Behandlung nehmen. ℹ️ tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/n...

Validation of a DNA methylation classifier hypoxia-M as prognosticator for patients with postoperative radiochemotherapy in head and neck cancer. @dkfz.bsky.social #radonc www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A tumor DNA-Methylome derived signature of Hypoxia Identifies HPV-negative head and neck cancer patients at risk for distant metastasis after postoperative radiochemotherapy (PORT-C)

Tumor hypoxia is a predictive biomarker of treatment resistance in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). We previously reported…

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Another dataset on the potential of xenografts as valuable models for the development of biomarkers for individualized radiotherapy - along with the robustness of biomarkers predicting local control in xenografts (IR+Cetux) and in patients (radiochemo). www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Application of a preclinical 18-gene classifier to patients with locally advanced HNSCC

In a previous preclinical trial on human HNSCC xenografts, 18 genes were predictive for adding cetuximab to fractionated radiotherapy. Here, we apply …

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In pediatric diffuse midline glioma/diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, craniospinal spread is a frequent cause of death. Here, safety of combining craniospinal irradiation with temozolomide is shown, informing future clinical trial design (e.g., SIOPE HGG-01). www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Haematotoxicity of Craniospinal Radiochemotherapy for Metastatic Paediatric High-Grade Glioma

Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pedHGGs) have a dismal prognosis, often characterised by early and diffuse disease progression. Novel treatment approac…

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Independent validation of NTCP models for predicting radiation induced contrast enhancements after proton therapy - increased periventricular radiosensitivity. Variable RBE clinically relevant, consideration will further improve safety of proton radiotherapy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Model validation confirms variable relative biological effectiveness and elevated periventricular sensitivity after proton therapy of brain tumors

This study validates recently proposed voxel-wise and patient-wise predictive models for localization and occurrence of late radiation-induced contras…

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Read the paper on radiotherapy with immun checkpoint and TK inhibitors - ESTRO/ESMO consensus about risks of combination www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

ESMO-ESTRO consensus statements on the safety of combining radiotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors, VEGF(R) inhibitors, or multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors

The combination of radiotherapy (RT) with targeted agents or immunotherapy may result in improved outcomes, but it can also increase toxicity. However…

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#WissenschaftlicheIntegritaet: Die Leitlinie 14 des Kodex beschäftigt sich mit der #Autorschaft: Wann gilt man als Autor*in einer Arbeit? Was ist ein genuiner Beitrag? Was muss bei einer Publikation mit Blick auf die #GWP beachtet werden? 1/3

Wissenschaft für Demokratie – Wir für Dich e.V. – ist für den Progressive Voices Award 2025 nominiert worden! 🎉. Stimmt ab, Ihr habt 5 Stimmen, auch in den anderen Kategorien für tolle Initiativen Abstimmung: brandnewbundestag.de/progressive-... Teilen ausdrücklich erwünscht! 💜

Progressive Voices Award 2025 - Brand New Bundestag

Bereits das dritte Jahr in Folge lenken wir den Blick bewusst auf das Mutmachende in Politik und Gesellschaft und verleihen den Progressive Voices Award 2025.

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💪 Selbstwirksam aktiv gegen #RechteRaumnahme durch #Reichsbürger ! Unser Beratungsfall aus #Halsbrücke #Sachsen ist ein schönes Beispiel dafür, wie zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement gg #Rechtsextremismus in langfristiges, konstruktives Engagement für #Demokratie münden kann.

After brain irradiation, microglia density increases with dose, more in the periventricular region. Correlation with contrast enhancementin MRI -- potential mechanism of brain necrosis. #RadOnc @hzdr.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social www.ctro.science/article/S240...

Cell-specific analysis of microglia following partial brain proton irradiation in mice

In recent years, proton therapy has been established as a curative treatment for pediatric brain tumors and has demonstrated significant potential for adult brain tumors [1,2]. The advantage of proton...

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Zum ersten Mal hybrid Fortbildung für Patientenvertreter und Interessierte auf dem #DEGRO Kongress. Danke den ca 80 Teilnehmer:innen, davon 40 vor Ort. Und den Mitorganisatoren. @dkfz.bsky.social

Danke an die co-Kongresspräsidentinnen Esther Troost und Andrea Wittig und die Kongress- Koordinatorin Katja Storch #DEGRO

Der #DEGRO Kongress geht heute zuende. Sehr spannende Sitzung: was können wir eigentlich aus welchen Studien schlussfolgern?

Vienna outside of the conference Center 😊 #ESTRO25

Two of the talks in the best papers session came from Dresden. Congratulations Martina Palkowitsch, PhD student, and Annett Linge, clinician scientist. #ESTRO25 #radonc

I’m SO delighted to finally see first STAR-TREC data reported 🤩 #ESTRO25 Short course RT vs chemorad for organ preservation in early stage rectal cancer 61% vs 80% TME-free survival at 12 months ➡️ More organ preservation with long-course chemorad! #radonc #rectalcancer

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HYPO-RT-PC Phase III trial: Two-Week Radiotherapy Proven as Safe and Effective as Eight-Week Course for Prostate Cancer, After 10-Year Follow-Up - OncoDaily

HYPO-RT-PC trial shows that ultra-hypofractionated radiotherapy is as effective and safe as 8-weektx for localized prostate cancer

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will direct federal health agencies to explore potential new treatments for measles as the U.S. faces its largest outbreak in 25 years. Experts fear the decision could have grave consequences, as studies show the existing vaccine is 97% effective in preventing infection.

RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination

Decades of research have turned up no miracle treatment for measles, but studies show the M.M.R. shot is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease.

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Congratulations Michael Baumann @dkfz.bsky.social to the Jens Overgaard Legacy Award #ESTRO25 #RadOnc

Birgitte Offersen showing the results of Skagen1 trial - hypofx vs conventional RT in high risk breast cancer patients with indication for lymphnode irradiation. Same side effects, same local control but worse survival. Due to lower RT dose? #ESTRO25 #RadOnk

At Sep 7th 1953 the first patient hast received radiotherapy with a linear accelerator. Sept 7th, 2025 will be the world radiotherapy awareness day. Safe and effektive treatment to cure cancer. Equal access worldwide still a problem.

www.degro-kongress.org DEGRO-Kongress, 19.-21.06.2025 in der Messe Dresden. Hochwertige Wissenschaft + schöne Stadt. Sehr viele haben sich schon angemeldet - Sie auch? Patienten unten weiterlesen

DEGRO 2025 – Radioonkologie [Teamwork] Maßgeschneidert. Patientenzentriert. Zukunftsorientiert. Selbstbestimmt im Team

Der 31. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Radioonkologie findet vom 19. bis 21. Juni 2025 in Dresden statt.

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