Maastricht Radiation Oncology

This study tested whether watching 360° virtual reality movies could help reduce fear and anxiety in cancer patients about to begin radiation therapy. Researchers enrolled 292 adults with breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancers, or brain tumors. Patients watched VR movies s…

This study collected and stored tumor tissue samples from 419 patients with head and neck cancer to create a research biobank. The goal is to enable future scientists to analyze these samples to find genetic markers that might better predict a patient's chance of survival or canc…

This study investigated whether psychological stress and physical activity affect how well patients with glioblastoma (an aggressive brain cancer) respond to standard chemo-radiation treatment. Researchers measured stress in 42 patients using smart watches, blood tests, and quest…

This study aimed to create and study lab-grown models, called organoids, from a rare type of benign brain tumor called vestibular schwannoma. Researchers used leftover tissue from 100 patients who were already having surgery to remove the tumor. The goal was to build a 'living bi…