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The Journal of Practical Radiation Oncology & Management

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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 1h
New Editorial from our Editor-in-Chief, John J. Suh, MD, FASTRO, FACR "Our responsibility is to ensure that innovation remains grounded in evidence, pragmatism, and the needs of the patients we serve." 🔗 Read it here: zurl.co/ZLv93
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 9h
🚀 New issue out now! 1 x New Editorial 1 x Resident Voice 1 x New Research Article 1 x New Case Study 2 x New Review Articles Check it all out zurl.co/4E4SH
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Curious to hear more from Dr. Majed Alghamdi? Read his full interview in Issue 11 of the Rad Onc Student Scan! zurl.co/3S0dI
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ARO met with Dr. Hasan Murshed at ASTRO 2026 to discuss his latest edition of ‘Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology’. Find your copy here: 🔗 zurl.co/fd4BU
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Great to have the Applied Radiation Oncology Editorial Board together at ASTRO 26! Thank you to our board members for their time, insights, and continued contributions to ARO.
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Combination of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment: Mechanisms, Limitations, and Clinical Applications 🔗 Full review article: zurl.co/GZuxe
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Combination of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment: Mechanisms, Limitations, an | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Want to hear more from John Hillson, DNP, a radiation oncology nurse practitioner specializing in head and neck cancer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center? 🔗 zurl.co/2AXIp #RadOnc #RadiationOncology #CancerCare
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Effect of Pentoxifylline and Vitamin E in Preventing Grade 3 Radiation Pneumonitis: A Single-Arm, Phase II Prospective Study 🔗 Full review article: zurl.co/LYXGY
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The Effect of Pentoxifylline and Vitamin E in Preventing Grade 3 Radiation Pneumonitis: A Single-Arm, Phase II Prospective Study | Applied Radiation Oncology
Objective/Hypothesis: Stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) is becoming an increasingly popular treatment for patients with recurrent non-small cell lu
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Case Report: Unexpected Complete Response to Palliative Radiation Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 🫁 zurl.co/CpNH6
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Cervical Cancer: Add a Dash of Immunotherapy 🔗 zurl.co/d0dl0
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Want to hear more from Jill Gunther, MD, PhD, associate professor of radiation oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center? 🔗 Check out Issue 6 of the RadOnc Student Scan: zurl.co/4Msvu
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
For Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a rare case of recurrent Paget disease of the vulva treated with radiation therapy. 🔗 zurl.co/JGnby ⚠️ Content Note: This post contains medical images that may be graphic. Shared for educational purposes in radiation oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Case Study: Localized Prostate Cancer Recurrence 🔗 zurl.co/UeVvY This report confirms the important clinical consideration of the high sensitivity of Ga-68 PSMA PET/CT in determining disease recurrence after initial treatment failure, particularly in patients with very low PSA levels.
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Localized Prostate Cancer Recurrence | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Dose-Escalated Radiotherapy Shows Promise in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Management 📰🔗 zurl.co/JhMuA
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Curious to hear more from radiation oncologist Shearwood McClelland III, MD from the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Health? 🔗 Check out our interview in the RadOnc Student Scan (Issue 12): zurl.co/rXVMD
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Extracapsular Prostate Brachytherapy Using Iodine-125 for Intermediate and Selected High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Technical Notes 🔗 zurl.co/vrr6A
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Extracapsular Prostate Brachytherapy Using Iodine-125 for Intermediate and Selected High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Technical Notes | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Measured Distribution of Total Red Bone Marrow in Young Children 🔗🎗️ zurl.co/YFhTB Pediatric radiation therapy survivors are at risk for radiation-induced hematological malignancies related to red bone marrow (RBM) dose.
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Measured Distribution of Total Red Bone Marrow in Young Children | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Curious to hear more from radiation oncologist Shearwood McClelland III, MD from the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Health? 🔗 Check out our interview in the RadOnc Student Scan (Issue 12) zurl.co/vwr3S
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Case Report: This case highlights the need to remind patients that, although rare, pregnancy is still possible after pelvic radiation therapy and contraception should be considered where necessary. 🔗 Get all the case details here: zurl.co/F6H9M
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Exploring the Rarity: A Case of Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Nasal Cavity With Literature Review Full case details 🔗 zurl.co/MOknD ⚠️ Content Note: This post contains medical images that may be graphic. Shared for educational purposes in radiation oncology.
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Exploring the Rarity: A Case of Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Nasal Cavity With Literature Review | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Want to hear more from Anupam Rishi, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center? 🔗 Find his full interview in the latest RadOnc Student Scan (Vol 3 • Issue 2): zurl.co/8khGF
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Novel Radioimmunotherapy Technique Shows Promise in Colorectal Cancer Treatment 📰🔗 zurl.co/hiQCU This innovative method utilizes alpha-emitting radiation to target tumors, thereby minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Case study of the week | Gastric Fistula After MR-Guided Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma 🔗 Full case details: zurl.co/Rw8kA
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Gastric Fistula After MR-Guided Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Applied Radiation Oncology
Integration of locoregional therapies such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasing in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the m
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Case study: A Rare Case of Skull Base Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor 🔗 Full case details: zurl.co/LXWGe
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A Rare Case of Skull Base Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Want to hear more from Anupam Rishi, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center? 🔗 Find his full interview in the latest RadOnc Student Scan (Vol 3 • Issue 2): zurl.co/Qdplj #RadOnc #RadiationOncology #CancerCare #RadiationOncologist
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Case Report: Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies After Reirradiation With Proton Therapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Full details: zurl.co/PWW0F
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Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies After Reirradiation With Proton Therapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Case Report | Applied Radiation Oncology
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare form of cancer that has a strong association with the Epstein-Barr virus. There is little consensus on treatment for re
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Case study of the week! Successful Reirradiation of Multiply Recurrent Lymphocytic Hypophysitis 🔗 Full case details here: zurl.co/6Frry
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Successful Reirradiation of Multiple Recurrent Lymphocytic Hypophysitis: A Case Report | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Peer Review in Radiation Oncology: Present and Future Directions 🔗 Read the full article here: zurl.co/Jzi6M
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Peer Review in Radiation Oncology: Present and Future Directions | Applied Radiation Oncology
Peer review is a vital process in radiation oncology that aims to enhance treatment quality, reduce errors, and standardize care through multidisciplinary evalu
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Case study: Nasopharyngeal stenosis following curative chemoradiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancer in a patient with active oral lichen 🔗 Full case details here: zurl.co/xiGbP
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🎓 FREE CME | zurl.co/xrZyX Radiation Therapy for Dupuytren Disease: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Adverse Effects In this systematic review, 20 studies evaluating the benefit of RT were reviewed, with specific attention to toxicity and functional outcomes.
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Want to hear more from Anupam Rishi, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center? 🔗 Find his full interview in the latest RadOnc Student Scan (Vol 3 • Issue 2): zurl.co/szkXS
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Outcomes of Stereotactic vs Conventional Radiation Therapy in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer 🔗 Read the real-world retrospective analysis here: zurl.co/KPOj4
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Outcomes of Stereotactic vs Conventional Radiation Therapy in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Real-World Retrospective Analysis | Applied Radiation Oncology
Objectives:: Unresectable pancreatic cancer (UPC) has poor outcomes, and the role of radiation therapy (RT) remains incompletely defined. This retrospective stu
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Brachytherapy is essential to radiation oncology—but training requires hands-on experience, mentorship, and sufficient case volume. Could virtual reality help close the training gap? 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/4543c
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
SRS + immunotherapy is reshaping the management of brain metastases. Concurrent SRS with single-agent ICIs may improve intracranial control without significantly increasing toxicity—but dual checkpoint blockade and higher V12 Gy may raise radiation necrosis risk. Read more 🔗 zurl.co/MQtxH
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Immunotherapy for Melanoma and NSCLC Brain Metastases: Practical Integration, Timing, and Toxicity | Applied Radiation Oncology
Brain metastases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer, particularly melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer. Stereotactic rad
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Case of the Week! Radiation Therapy for the Management of Refractory Giant Condyloma Acuminata Full case details: zurl.co/Aq11j ⚠️ Content Note: This post contains medical images that may be graphic. Shared for educational purposes in radiation oncology.
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Radiation Therapy for the Management of Refractory Giant Condyloma Acuminata: A Case Report | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📢 New digital issue available now! Explore peer review’s future, SRS + immunotherapy for brain metastases, radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer, proton reirradiation, and VR-enabled brachytherapy training. Explore Vol. 15, No. 2: zurl.co/lJz2E
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
High-Dose Vitamin D Showing Promise in Mitigating Skin Toxicities from Cancer Treatments 📰🔗 zurl.co/hANTz Media Source: zurl.co/yGRNF Photo by Arcaion on Pixabay
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New Data Highlights Potential for Focused Ultrasound in Prostate Cancer Treatment 🔗📰 zurl.co/4XqFc
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
One-Week Regional Nodal Radiotherapy Maintains Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients 🔗📰 zurl.co/Xlc2d
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Massive spinal ependymoma: An intriguing case and review of the literature 🔗 Full case details here: zurl.co/sYrlB
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Massive spinal ependymoma: An intriguing case and review of the literature | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
AI Innovations in Mammogram Risk Scores Aid Future Breast Cancer Prediction 🔗 Read the full article: zurl.co/2Re3z Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled researchers to generate dynamic breast cancer risk scores from screening mammograms. (Image from Radiology Journal)
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Want to hear more from Anupam Rishi, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center? 🔗 Find his full interview in the latest RadOnc Student Scan (Vol 3 • Issue 2): zurl.co/8hHRd
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A Head and Neck Contour Grading System Provides an Objective Assessment of Radiation Oncology Resident Contouring Skills 🔗 Full research article: zurl.co/7aGka
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A Head and Neck Contour Grading System Provides an Objective Assessment of Radiation Oncology Resident Contouring Skills | Applied Radiation Oncology
Purpose:: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a peer-review process to objectively assess the skills of radiation oncology (RO) resident physicians (RPs)
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Case Report of the Day ➡️ zurl.co/JbyMI Stent Migration and Fistula Formation Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer A 75-year-old woman presented with obstructive jaundice to her primary care physician and was sent to the emergency room for further evaluation.
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Successful Reirradiation of Multiply Recurrent Lymphocytic Hypophysitis: A Case Report 🔗 Find full case details here: zurl.co/kV3qA
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Successful Reirradiation of Multiple Recurrent Lymphocytic Hypophysitis: A Case Report | Applied Radiation Oncology
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Want to hear more from Anupam Rishi, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center? 🔗 Find his full interview in the latest RadOnc Student Scan (Vol 3 • Issue 2): zurl.co/QNnGK #RadOnc #RadiationOncology #CancerCare #RadiationOncologist
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
FDG-PET Outperforms CT in Assessing Treatment Response for Metastatic Breast Cancer 📰 🔗 zurl.co/qToA4 (Image from the European Journal of Radiology)
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Innovative MRI-LINAC Enhances Radiation Therapy Precision 🔗 📰 zurl.co/Jo9gu (Image from University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center)
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Radiation Oncology Coding for Medical Students All You Ever Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask ➡️ zurl.co/1GG9y
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Applied Radiation Oncology @appliedradoncology.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Case Report of the Day ➡️ zurl.co/u28AX Radiation-induced Syringomatous Carcinoma A 51-year-old patient presented to her family physician with a 14-year history of a tender, “pimple-like” lesion on her left nostril
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