Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Asuncion Hervas"
- Asuncion Hervas focuses on advancing the understanding and treatment outcomes of prostate cancer, particularly through innovative applications of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and comparative effectiveness studies on various treatment modalities such as surgery, brachytherapy, and external beam radiation therapy.
- Recent studies led by Hervas emphasize the importance of accurate tumor delineation and patient safety in SBRT procedures, comparing techniques such as using a thin guide-wire versus a Foley catheter for urethral definition, and assessing interobserver variability in contouring gross tumor volumes in bone metastases.
- Hervas also explores the impact of external factors, such as SARS-CoV-2 infections, on cancer patients, highlighting their unique vulnerabilities and the need for tailored approaches in the context of cancer treatment and patient care protocols during the pandemic.
