Tag: Radiation Oncology
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Treating Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Intratumoral Bacteria: New Hope from Radiation and Chemotherapy Advances
Understanding the Breakthrough Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a challenging cancer type, often requiring aggressive radiation and chemotherapy regimens. Recent research, including an international multicenter trial led by MSK radiation oncologist Dr. Nancy Lee, has explored a provocative idea: bacteria residing inside tumors can impact how cancer responds to standard treatments. This…
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer: Insights from the TORPEDO Phase II Randomised Trial
Overview: The TORPEDO Trial and the Challenge of PDAC Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal cancers, with many patients presenting with tumors that are inoperable or unsuitable for conventional curative surgery. In this context, the TORPEDO trial investigates the potential of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) as a treatment option to…
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Explainable AI in Cancer Detection: Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s Path from Fear to Innovation
Unpacking the Black Box: Why Explainable AI Matters Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, but its most consequential risks aren’t tubes of metal marching toward dystopian futures. They’re systems whose decisions are opaque, creating trust gaps when lives are on the line. Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s work centers on explainable AI—the science of making AI decisions understandable…
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Unpacking the AI Black Box: Explainable AI in Cancer Detection
Introduction: The fear that fuels curiosity Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s journey into artificial intelligence is shaped by a mix of fascination and apprehension. As a child in Bangladesh, he was captivated by how machines might transform the world, yet unsettled by the dangers imagined in films and science fiction. His approach to risk has always been…
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Awards for Innovative Medical Projects at HFR
Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare: Awards Ceremony at HFR On Thursday evening, the prestigious Georges Python and Pierre Canisius Awards were presented by the Hôpital Fribourgeois (HFR) to outstanding projects in the medical field. These awards recognize initiative, expertise, and network-building capabilities necessary for advancing healthcare practices in Switzerland. Georges Python Award: Transforming Orthopedic Surgery The…
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Georges Python and Pierre Canisius Awards Recognize Excellence
Georges Python and Pierre Canisius Awards Ceremony On a notable Thursday evening, the Hôpital fribourgeois (HFR) held a ceremony to honor the winners of the prestigious Georges Python and Pierre Canisius awards. These awards recognize excellence in medical research and its practical applications. The recipients were celebrated for their innovative projects that demonstrate dynamism, strong…