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Workshop on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Workshop on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

November 1, 2024, 7:19 am

The Nepalese Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (NESRO) recently conducted a comprehensive five-day workshop on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) from October 21-25, 2024.

Annual General Meeting of NESRO

Annual General Meeting of NESRO

September 21, 2024, 12:10 pm

The Nepal Society of Radiation Oncologists (NESRO) recently convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, marking a significant day for oncology professionals in the country.

CME on Cutaneous Cancers of Head and Neck

CME on Cutaneous Cancers of Head and Neck

August 12, 2024, 6:31 am

On August 10, 2024, a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on Cutaneous Cancers of the Head and Neck was held at German Homes, Bhaktapur.

Use of AI advances adaptive radiotherapy for cancer care

Use of AI advances adaptive radiotherapy for cancer care

June 24, 2024, 10:42 pm

Kill the cancerous tissue with radiation therapy and leave the healthy tissue untouched. Save the patient while sparing them as much as possible from treatment side effects.

Killing More Cancer Cells than Ever Before: A New Era in Radiotherapy

Killing More Cancer Cells than Ever Before: A New Era in Radiotherapy

June 24, 2024, 10:40 pm

These advances can improve the quality of life for the patient during treatment. And for many types of cancer, improve targeting, reduce recurrence, and improve survival rates,” said May Abdel-Wahab, Director of the IAEA’s Human Health Division.

New Radiotherapy Technique for Treating Head and Neck Cancer Could Reduce Treatment Times by Nearly Half

New Radiotherapy Technique for Treating Head and Neck Cancer Could Reduce Treatment Times by Nearly Half

June 24, 2024, 10:39 pm

More people with head and neck cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) may be able to access radiotherapy, after research carried out by the IAEA showed that fewer but higher doses of radiation treatment resulted in similar clinical outcomes to standard radiotherapy treatments.