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.

Study finds CT simulation scans may not always be needed for simple plans
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation

October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to ...

Time October 03, 2023
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Findings suggest levels of circulating tumor DNA are more important than the number of lesions in determining disease burden
News | Lung Imaging
Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation

October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has ...

Time October 02, 2023
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Shorter treatment course found as effective as longer schedule for people with non-HPV-related locally advanced disease
News | Radiation Therapy
Accelerated Radiation Treatment Could Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Patient Burden in Low- and Middle-income Countries

October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income ...

Time October 02, 2023
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Non-invasive tests may help identify patients facing higher risk for cervical cancer recurrence, enabling early intervention
News | Radiation Oncology
Liquid Biopsies Can Rapidly Detect Residual Disease Following Cervical Chemoradiation, Study Finds

October 2, 2023 — Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood ...

Time October 02, 2023
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Findings suggest clinical navigators could help mitigate health inequities
News | Prostate Cancer
Precision Medicine Navigators Increase Genomic Testing Rates for Black Patients with Prostate Cancer

October 1, 2023 — The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Fuse also announces Syntyant, a new interoperable platform for RadOnc providing seamless connectivity among diverse healthcare technologies to accelerate delivery of care
News | Information Technology
Fuse Oncology Unveils FuseDocs: Newest RadOnc Solution for Streamlining Clinical Documentation for Radiation Oncologists

September 29, 2023 — Fuse Oncology (Fuse) a trailblazing leader in radiation oncology software solutions, unveils their ...

Time September 29, 2023
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RayStation 2023B offers support for automatic field-in-field planning for photons, a method which generates homogeneous and conformal dose distributions
News | Oncology Information Management Systems (OIMS)
Latest innovations in RayStation, RayCare and RayIntelligence to be presented at ASTRO 2023

September 29, 2023 — RaySearch will be showcasing the latest software innovations at ASTRO in San Diego, California ...

Time September 29, 2023
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Introducing five new product iterations across the entire portfolio
News | Radiation Therapy
Together with Siemens Healthineers, Varian Demonstrates Commitment to Embracing Innovation and Enhancing Outcomes at ASTRO 2023

September 29, 2023 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, is showcasing technologies that reflect its continued ...

Time September 29, 2023
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News | ASTRO
Abstract Award Winners Announced at ASTRO 2023

October 1, 2023 — The 2023 Abstract Award winners have been announced by the American Society for Radiation Oncology ...

Time October 01, 2023
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First randomized study shows accelerated treatment saves patients time and money and reduces treatment breaks
News | Women's Health
Short-course Radiation as Effective as Standard Treatment for Patients Who Opt for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

October 1, 2023 — In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Multi-center study achieves durable local control and cancer-specific survival after stereotactic radiation treatment
News | Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
High-dose Radiation Offers New Treatment Option for Older Patients with Inoperable Kidney Tumors

October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Study points to options to improve quality of life for patients whose cancer is cured with chemoradiation
News | Women's Health
Sexual Activity and Vaginal Dilation Associated with Fewer Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

October 1, 2023 — People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Phase III trial finds fewer, higher doses cut treatment time while maintaining high rates of cure
News | Prostate Cancer
SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer

September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer ...

Time September 29, 2023
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Mevion Medical Systems to showcase the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System, a revolutionary patient-centric proton therapy solution designed to FIT in a conventional LINAC vault
News | Proton Therapy
Re-Imagine Proton Therapy: Mevion Breaks Down Barriers at ASTRO 2023

September 28, 2023 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact single-room proton therapy systems, will ...

Time September 28, 2023
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RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy and Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2023 Meeting

September 28, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, announced the company will showcase the ...

Time September 28, 2023
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POSLUMA is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer with suspected metastasis
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) in Prostate Cancer at Upcoming ASTRO Annual Meeting

September 27, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and ...

Time September 27, 2023
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Researchers seek new ways to treat prostate cancer using relugolix in combination with radiation therapy
News | Radiation Therapy
Winners of the ASTRO-Sumitomo Pharma-Pfizer Alliance New Combination Therapy Challenge Announced

September 27, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced the three winning research proposals ...

Time September 27, 2023
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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy
News | Breast Imaging
Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors

September 27, 2023 — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two ...

Time September 27, 2023
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An AI model that can predict whether or not cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery
News | Mammography
A New AI Model has been Developed to Improve Accuracy of Breast Cancer Tumor Removal

September 26, 2023 — Artificial intelligence(AI) and machine learning tools have received a lot of attention recently ...

Time September 26, 2023
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Howard Sandler, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncology Department Chair at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA), will take the helm as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology during ASTRO 2023, to be held October 1-4 in San Diego, CA.
Feature | ASTRO | By Christine Book
Leadership Spotlight: ASTRO Incoming President Discusses Top Priorities, Key Advancements

September 26, 2023 — Ahead of the 65th American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023, ITN’s ...

Time September 26, 2023
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