The effects of treatment of early breast cancer on the cardiovascular system

As more women are surviving breast cancer the focus is shifting on the side effects that may hinder their quality of life. The cardiovascular side effects of multimodality therapy such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy have been known for quite a long time. As we have come to know the mechanisms of action of these therapies we have had a chance to improve treatment through new methods or drugs thus limiting cardiac toxicity in breast cancer treatment

The correct anatomical representation of the crucifixion of Jesus proof via anatomical data

The crucifixion of Jesus has been a favorite subject of research throughout the centuries for historians, the­ologysts, medical doctors and artists. The objective of this study is to present a rare case in international iconography of a representation of Jesus on the cross that is anatomically correct

The current role of radiotherapy in chloroma: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Chloroma (myeloid sarcoma) is a rare extramedullary manifestation of haematologic malignancy, most com­monly acute myeloid leukemia(AML).It can occur in association with Myelogenous leukemia myeloproliferative disorders, and myelodysplasia.Myeloid sarcoma has different modalities of presentation and can affect any organ. We report two cases which has been irradiated in the Radiotherapy Oncology Department in Aristotle University Hospital AHEPA of Thessaloniki