The Netherlands Cancer Institute

This early-phase study tested a new approach for men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The standard treatment combines radiation with 2-3 years of hormone therapy, which can cause lasting side effects. Researchers added a targeted radioactive drug (Lu-PS…

This study tested whether a new type of PET scan, which looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells, can predict how well patients with advanced lung cancer will respond to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab. Eighty patients received the scan before starting treatment. Researc…

This completed study with 654 sarcoma patients aims to create a better way to measure health-related quality of life. Current questionnaires miss key issues unique to sarcoma, like specific side effects and functional problems. By interviewing patients and healthcare professional…

This study tested whether a 3D navigation system can help surgeons remove kidney tumors more precisely during robot-assisted surgery. The system uses CT and MRI scans to create a 3D model, and a small sensor attached to the kidney tracks movement. The goal was to see if the navig…

This study aimed to create a computer program that can automatically identify arteries and bones from ultrasound images taken during surgery. The goal is to make surgical navigation more accurate and efficient, potentially replacing CT scans. Fifty adults with abdominal cancer wh…