Radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, radiologic diagnosis and related techniques. Special listing

The Special Listing of Current Cancer Research Projects is a service of the International Cancer Research Data Bank (ICRDB) program of the National Cancer Institute. Each listing contains descriptions of ongoing projects in one selected cancer research area. The research areas include: Radioisotope, heavy particle and other ionizing radiation therapy of cancer; Combination of radiotherapy with chemotherapy, immunotherapy or hyperthermia; Radiation dosimetry and dose fractionation studies; Effect of radiotherapy on non-target tissues and on host immunity; New techniques and equipment for cancer radiotherapy; Computer-assisted treatment planning for cancer radiotherapy; Special radiotherapy procedures; Broad cancer radiotherapy programs, including education and services; New methods with potential for the radiologic diagnosis of cancer; Ultrasonography and thermography in the detection of breast and other cancer; Diagnosis of cancer by x-radiography; Use of radioisotopes in the diagnosis of cancer--isotope preparation, scanning equipment, and methodology; Radioisotope scintigraphy of cancer in specific body sites; Other studies in diagnostic radiology, including education and training