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Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy in Cancer Treatment

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 1865

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Pedro Costa

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Nuclear Medicine Department, ESS - Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
Interests: nuclear medicine; radiopharmacy; radionuclide production
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Dr. Ana Cravo Sá

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Department of Radiotherapy, ESS - Polytechnic University of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
Interests: radiotherapy; dosimetry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In tackling the global health challenge of cancer, this Special Issue offers a critical exploration of innovative solutions. As technology assumes an increasingly pivotal role in modern medicine, the convergence of nuclear and radiation physics with oncology presents boundless potential. Radiation therapy, a cornerstone in cancer treatment, provides precise and effective means to combat tumors and alleviate patient suffering. On the other hand, nuclear medicine's versatile applications, spanning from precise imaging for diagnosis, planning, and follow-up, to targeted therapies using radiopharmaceuticals, have revolutionized cancer care, ushering in personalized treatment paradigms.

This Special Issue serves as a platform to delve into recent advancements and pioneering techniques in both domains. We welcome original contributions that probe into the development of cutting-edge methodologies for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and/or follow-up, alongside optimized approaches for radiation therapy-related dosimetry and technical enhancements in therapy delivery.

Let us collectively propel the frontiers of nuclear medicine and radiotherapy, striving towards heightened efficacy, diminished toxicity, and enhanced outcomes in cancer treatment.

Dr. Pedro Costa
Guest Editor

Dr. Ana Cravo Sá
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • cancer treatment
  • dosimetry
  • nuclear medicine
  • PET
  • radioisotope therapy
  • radiotherapy
  • treatment planning

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Development of Novel Nomograms to Predict 5- and 7-Year Biochemical-Recurrence-Free Survival in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients After Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation Therapy
by Takanobu Utsumi, Hiroyoshi Suzuki, Masaru Wakatsuki, Kana Kobayashi, Atsushi Okato, Mio Nakajima, Shuri Aoki, Taisuke Sumiya, Tomohiko Ichikawa, Koichiro Akakura, Hiroshi Tsuji, Shigeru Yamada and Hitoshi Ishikawa
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 804; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15020804 - 15 Jan 2025
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Background: The aim of this study was to develop nomograms predicting 5- and 7-year biochemical-recurrence (BCR)-free survival in high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 785 high-risk PCa patients treated with [...] Read more.
Background: The aim of this study was to develop nomograms predicting 5- and 7-year biochemical-recurrence (BCR)-free survival in high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 785 high-risk PCa patients treated with CIRT and ADT. Based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator model, two nomograms predicting 5- and 7-year BCR-free survival were developed and internally validated. The ability of each nomogram to predict BCR-free survival was determined by calculating the area under the survival curve (AUC). Results: The 5- and 7-year BCR-free survival rates were 92.1% and 89.3%, respectively. Age, prostate-specific antigen level, clinical T stage, and Gleason score were incorporated into the nomogram predicting 5-year BCR-free survival. In addition to these variables, the percentage of positive biopsy cores was also added to the nomogram predicting 7-year BCR-free survival. The AUC value of each nomogram showed suboptimal-to-good discrimination. Conclusions: We developed the first nomograms accurately predicting BCR-free survival in high-risk PCa patients treated with CIRT and ADT. These nomograms will enable adequate understanding and explanation of BCR-free survival to patients when clinicians use them. Full article
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