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Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Shreveport physicists publish four papers on stereotactic radiotherapy
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Physicists at a hospital in Shreveport have published four publications after a year of groundbreaking research in stereotactic radiotherapy. The Willis Knighton Cancer Center physicists, led by Yohan Walter, are focused on a precise form of radiation therapy called stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT). SRT has become one of Willis Knighton Cancer Center's innovative treatment methods for spine and lung tumors. Dr. Terry Wu is the chief physicist at Willis Knighton's Cancer Center. 'These publications reflect the dedication of our medical physics team to advancing cancer care and delivering the best outcomes for our patients,' said Wu. Three of the team's papers were published in the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, and another was published in Practical Radiation Oncology. The team developed cranial SRS protocols that spare healthy tissue and significantly reduce patient treatment time. They also highlighted the efficacy of spine SBRT technique immobilization tools and set the standard for safety and precision in spine tumor treatment. They also studied how patient positioning in lung tumor patients can contribute to superior clinical outcomes. Walter's work was presented at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Dr. Alan C. Hartford: An Expert Creating the Next Specialists in His Field
Chris Gallagher Contributor Dr. Alan C. Hartford is an expert in oncology, the field of medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and study of cancer. Dr. Hartford specializes in neuro-oncology, connective tissue oncology, genitourinary oncology and pediatric oncology, with three decades of experience in his profession. He believes that there is no greater joy than nurturing the development, growth and healing of others and that science is a romantic quest for knowledge, with the application of medicine being a true art. On the Quest for Knowledge Dr. Hartford began his pursuit of this ideal with his education, first earning a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with distinction from Stanford University in 1983, as well as a Master of Arts in philosophy in the same year. He went on to gain his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1992, followed by a PhD in political economy and government in 1997. This achievement of degrees was interspersed with internships and residency programs, beginning with an internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1992 to 1993. This was followed by a residency in radiation oncology and a fellowship in radiation oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from 1993 to 1998 and 1998 to 1999, respectively. Professional Achievements Along the Way Following his education, Dr. Hartford has been a researcher, professor and interim chief of radiation oncology. He is licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts and has served on more than 20 scientific study and review panels of the National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute. Establishing a Residency Program at Dartmouth's Medical Center In accordance with his belief in science as a romantic quest for knowledge, Dr. Hartford is proud to have served as the founding director of the radiation oncology residency program at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center since 2016, also acting as a professor of medicine at the nearby Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth since 2021. Very few people are fortunate enough to start a residency program, making Dr. Hartford's work in this role a unique feature of his career. He is proud that this program will help to create forward-thinking specialists in his field, serving to discover new knowledge as they grow in experience. Dr. Hartford's dedication to this residency program reveals his position as a mentor. He has worked with numerous undergraduate, graduate and professional students who have gone on to achieve great things in their respective fields. Dr. Hartford is also committed to his role as a researcher, serving as an associate editor for 'Practical Radiation Oncology.' He has contributed, authored and co-authored several original articles in scientific reviews and medical journals, always working to advance the field of medicine. Beyond the professional, Dr. Hartford is also the author of 'First Days of August,' a 2015 novel published under the pen name Alan Froning. Dr. Hartford's Greatest Achievement and Hope for the Future Dr. Hartford still cites his greatest achievement as the birth of his daughter, Anya. Looking toward the future, he most anticipates the joy that will come from seeing his daughter grow up. Though he acknowledges that happiness and heartache are unavoidable, he hopes that these work together to create the goodness of life. About Marquis Who's Who®: Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who's Who in America®, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Who's Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms worldwide. The suite of Marquis® publications can be viewed at the official Marquis Who's Who® website,
