The role of radiotherapy in intracranial hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumors : A Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology Central Nervous System Tumors Group Study (TROD 07-008).

Objective: Intracranial hemangiopericytomas (HPC) are rare tumors. Radiotherapy (RT) is frequently performed after surgery, depending on tumor size, location, and the type of resection. Moreover, RT is preferred as an effective treatment for local recurrence and metastasis.

Hospitality Venues' Anti-tobacco Legislation Violation in 11 Different Cities in Türkiye.

In Türkiye, anti-tobacco legislation (Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco Products) aims to ensure a "tobacco-free" life for current and future generations. However, there are observations of violations in the hospitality sector.

The effect of hand massage on fatigue in women with cancer receiving brachytherapy: randomized clinical trial.

Purpose: This randomized controlled study was conducted to analyze the effect of hand massage on the fatigue level of the women receiving brachytherapy.

Methods: It was determined that 12 patients were included in each group (control and hand massage group), so 24 women with gynecologic cancer were included in the study. The application was performed on each hand for 5 min, a total of 10 min in hand massage group.

Evaluation of early cardiotoxicity in HER2-positive breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy and concurrent trastuzumab.

Background: Overexpression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) is associated with aggressive disease in breast cancer. Trastuzumab and radiotherapy are standard treatments for patients with HER-2 + breast cancer, but they may increase the risk of cardiotoxicity.

Aim: This study aimed to assess early cardiotoxicity in patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) and concurrent trastuzumab.