Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. The radiation therapy channel covers all aspects of radiation oncology technology. Radiation therapy includes linear accelerators (LINAC), proton therapy, brachytherapy, image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), focused ultrasound, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.

Nina D’Abreo, MD, has been named as chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center–Sunset Park
News | Radiation Oncology
Physician Scientist Named Division Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center–Sunset Park

September 6, 2023 — Nina D’Abreo, MD, has been named as chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU ...

Time September 06, 2023
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Here's a look at what viewers found most interesting during the month of August on itnonline.com
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10: A Look at the Hot Topics from August

As we wind down the summer months, ITN takes a look at the Top 10 most-read pieces of content from www.itnonline.com ...

Time August 31, 2023
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Dr. Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, and IAEA’s Director General, Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi meet in Stockholm to discuss reducing the global cancer burden
News | Radiation Oncology
Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Partner to Improve Access to Cancer Care in Underserved Countries

August 30, 2023 — Elekta and the IAEA have signed a partnership agreement to jointly pursue common interests, including ...

Time August 30, 2023
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A new study shows that intervals in beam treatment decrease the skin-saving aspects of the procedure
News | Radiation Therapy
Study: Time is of the Essence When Saving Skin During FLASH Radiotherapy

August 30, 2023 — A published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children ...

Time August 30, 2023
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Strategic collaboration signed to support the development of radiopharmaceuticals in the fight against cancer
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
PanTera and TerraPower Isotopes Join Forces to Accelerate Access to Actinium-225

August 28, 2023 — TerraPower Isotopes and PanTera, the Belgian joint venture created by SCK CEN and IBA, announced that ...

Time August 28, 2023
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TN maintains a comprehensive listing of radiology and radiation oncology specialty meetings, events and educational summits
Feature | Radiology Education | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Stay Up To Date On Upcoming Radiology and Radiation Oncology Events

ITN’s award-winning editorial team delivers industry trends and technology information to the professionals who make ...

Time August 28, 2023
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Radiopharmaceutical-directed treatment ushers in a new era of autonomous radiotherapy
News | Radiation Therapy
World’s First Cancer Patient Treated with RefleXion’s Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-guided Radiotherapy

August 23, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that the first patient has ...

Time August 23, 2023
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Using MRI as a screening test alongside PSA density allowed detection of cancers that would have been missed by the blood test alone, according to new research from UCL, UCLH and King’s College London
News | Prostate Cancer
MRI Scans Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in Screening Trial

August 22, 2023 — Using MRI as a screening test alongside PSA density allowed detection of cancers that would have been ...

Time August 22, 2023
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Study tallies the millions of years of life saved via early detection using mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopies, lung scans for smokers and more
News | Radiology Imaging
Cancer Screenings Have Saved the US at Least $6.5 Trillion, Study Estimates

August 21, 2023 — Americans have gotten at least 12 million more years of life to live because of preventive cancer ...

Time August 21, 2023
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The multi-arm study will utilize Paige Prostate Detect, the only FDA approved AI in pathology for detecting prostate cancer
News | Digital Pathology
Paige and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Collaborate to Study How AI Tools Can Bring Accuracy and Efficiency to Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in a Community Hospital Setting

August 21, 2023 — Paige, a global leader in end-to-end digital pathology solutions and clinical AI applications that ...

Time August 21, 2023
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A 67-year old patient presenting with oesophageal cancer was treated at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI with a form of radiation provided by protons, i.e. positively charged particles
News | Radiation Therapy
Proton Radiotherapy to Treat Oesophageal Cancer

August 17, 2023 — A 67-year old patient presenting with oesophageal cancer was treated at the Paul Scherrer Institute ...

Time August 17, 2023
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SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers have announced a new 10-year strategic partnership agreement focused on expanding access to high-quality care and training the next generation of health care workers
News | Radiology Business
SSM Health, Siemens Healthineers Partner to Advance Health Equity and Empower Workforce Development in Underserved Communities

August 17, 2023 — SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers have announced a new 10-year strategic partnership agreement ...

Time August 17, 2023
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In elderly patients with suspected prostate cancer, PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced disease and aid in therapy selection without the need for a biopsy
News | Prostate Cancer
PSMA PET/CT Waives the Need for Pre-imaging Biopsy in Elderly Patients

August 15, 2023 — In elderly patients with suspected prostate cancer, PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced disease and aid ...

Time August 15, 2023
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This contract is the second order from CGN Medical Technology for IBA’s Proteus PLUS system
News | Proton Therapy
IBA Signs Contract with Partner CGN Medical Technology for the Installation of a Proteus PLUS System in China

August 15, 2023 — IBA, a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of proton ...

Time August 15, 2023
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Planners and radiation oncology leaders are finalizing programming ahead of the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, to take place at the San Diego Convention Center, October 1-4, 2023. Follow ASTRO 2023 news on ITN.
Feature | ASTRO | By Christine Book
ASTRO 2023 Preview

August 10, 2023 — Planners and radiation oncology leaders are finalizing programming ahead of the American Society for ...

Time August 10, 2023
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News | Radiation Therapy
RayCare in Clinical Use with CyberKnife at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Switzerland

August 3, 2023 —RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Switzerland, has treated ...

Time August 03, 2023
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July 2023 Top 10 content
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
What Viewers Were Reading in July

As summer nears its end, we are take a look at the content our viewers found most interesting during the month of July ...

Time August 01, 2023
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FDA-approved in May 2023, POSLUMA is commercially available through 36 radiopharmacies across the United States
News | Prostate Cancer
Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Addition of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prostate Cancer

July 28, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization ...

Time July 28, 2023
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News | Radiology Business
TAE Life Sciences Promotes Rob Hill to CEO 

July 27, 2023 — Privately-held biotech company TAE Life Sciences has announced that its board of directors has appointed ...

Time July 27, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can use data from low-dose CT scans of the lungs to improve risk prediction for death from lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and other causes
News | Artificial Intelligence
AI Uses Lung CT Data to Predict Mortality Risk

July 26, 2023 — Artificial intelligence (AI) can use data from low-dose CT scans of the lungs to improve risk prediction ...

Time July 26, 2023
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