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.

Nine-time award winner MOSAIQ Oncology Information System offers clinicians unprecedented levels of automation, mobility and more time with patients
News | Radiation Oncology
Elekta’s MOSAIQ leads the pack in 2024 Best in KLAS: Software and Services Report

February 7, 2024 — Elekta announced that its MOSAIQ Oncology Information System (OIS) has earned the “Best in KLAS” ...

Time February 07, 2024
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Research Supports RenovoRx’s Lead Oncology Product Candidate, RenovoGem, and its Novel Therapy Platform, TAMP, for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
News | Interventional Radiology
RenovoRx Announces Clinical Data Abstract at the 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting

February 6, 2024 — RenovoRx, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel precision oncology ...

Time February 06, 2024
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The first version of RayStation was launched in 2009 and the system is now available in cancer centers in 43 countries worldwide
News | Treatment Planning
RayStation in More Than 1,000 Radiotherapy Centers Worldwide

February 2, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories announced that the number of radiotherapy centers that have chosen RayStation ...

Time February 02, 2024
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Mark Pugh succeeds Frank Tarallo, who retired at the end of 2023 after a decade of distinguished leadership at the helm of Theragenics
News | Radiology Business
Mark Pugh Appointed CEO of Theragenics Corporation

February 1, 2024 — Theragenics Corporation, a global leader in minimally invasive brachytherapy, interventional devices ...

Time February 01, 2024
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Here's a look at what viewers found most intriguing during the month of January on itnonline.com
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
The Top 10 of January

It's a new year, and as another month comes to a close, ITN takes a look at the Top 10 most-read pieces of content from ...

Time February 01, 2024
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The largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States announced a partnership with the goal of reforming radiation oncology Medicare payments to expand and enhance access to high quality care for people with cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology Physician Groups Unite to Ensure Patient Access to Cancer Care

January 30, 2024 — The largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States ...

Time January 30, 2024
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ITN's exclusive radiology and radiation oncology product comparison charts help with your purchasing decisions
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Trending Charts: A Look at ITN's Highest Viewed Comparison Charts in 2023

Did you know that Imaging Technology News (ITN) maintains more than 40 comparison charts of product specifications from ...

Time January 29, 2024
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New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has led to the UK government approving the use of digital pathology to help speed up analysis of cancer screening samples
News | Digital Pathology
Digital Pathology Cleared for Use in Cancer Screening Programs

January 26, 2024 — New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has led to the UK ...

Time January 26, 2024
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For the first time, a child with an ocular cancer is being treated using a proton therapy system designed to treat patients of all ages, and regardless of tumor location, in the seated position
News | Proton Therapy
Cancer Treatment for 4-year old Israeli Boy in the Seated Position Demonstrates Limitless Use of the P-Cure Gantry-less Proton Therapy Solution

January 26, 2024 — P-Cure continues its quest to successfully usher in a new era of clinical treatment with proton ...

Time January 26, 2024
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RSNA23 kicked off on Nov. 26, welcoming attendees and exhibitors back to another year of showcasing new trends and technology in the field of radiology.
Gallery | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane and Christine Book
Photo Gallery of Radiology Technology, Highlights from RSNA 2023

This gallery includes photos of the wide range of medical imaging technologies, scientific sessions, educational courses ...

Time January 26, 2024
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Expanding computer tools find tiny details to help predict how quickly cancer may spread, guiding treatment decisions
News | Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Supports Fast, Accurate Cancer Detection

January 25, 2024 — Digital pathology has both sped up and increased the accuracy of cancer diagnosis over the past 10 ...

Time January 25, 2024
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Existing methods for preoperative diagnosis of lymph node metastasis are inadequate.
News | Artificial Intelligence
CT-based Radiomics Deep Learning to Predict Lymph Node Metastasis in Tumors

January 24, 2024 — Nonfunctional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, while rare, are primarily treated through surgery ...

Time January 24, 2024
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Successful completion of contractual site acceptance tests, with 70 MeV cyclotron now fully operational
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
iThemba LABS ready to start production of Strontium-82 and Germanium-68 using IBA Cyclone 70

January 23, 2024 — IBA, a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of ...

Time January 23, 2024
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Quibim announced it has added an industry-leading cancer detection capability to its prostate tool based on artificial intelligence (AI).
News | Artificial Intelligence
Quibim Adds Cancer Detection Capability to Prostate AI Product

January 23, 2024 — Quibim announced it has added an industry-leading cancer detection capability to its prostate tool ...

Time January 22, 2024
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From basic research to clinical application: Research team at the University of Konstanz receives Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council for the development of a novel liquid dosimeter
News | Radiation Therapy
Better Quality Control in Radiotherapy

January 19, 2024 — Treating tumors is a global health issue. In radiotherapy, radiation is used to destroy tumor cells ...

Time January 19, 2024
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I think you could say the RSNA annual meeting is back.
Blog | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Words We All Wanted to Hear: “RSNA is Back”

“I think you could say the RSNA annual meeting is back. We had 40,000 attendees, 700 companies, over 400,000 square feet ...

Time January 19, 2024
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The growing emphasis on personalized treatment plans based on a patient’s unique genetic profile and tumor characteristics aims to optimize treatment outcomes while minimizing side effects, and this technology is being used in pediatric oncology. Getty Images
Feature | Radiation Oncology | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Special Report: Radiation Oncology Takeaways from RSNA23

Over the past several years, technological advancements have driven the development of more precise and targeted ...

Time January 16, 2024
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Artificial intelligence in oncology uses deep learning algorithms to analyze medical images and genomic data to detect cancer at an early stage, predict patient outcomes, and personalize treatment plans. It helps radiologists in diagnosing cancer accurately by analyzing medical images.
Feature | Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market to Hit $9.16 Billion by 2031, Per New Report

Coherent Market Insights has recently published a report, titled, Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market, By ...

Time January 12, 2024
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The CMS has established a national payment rate for RefleXion's SCINTIX® biology-guided radiotherapy using CMS' New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification pathway, reserved for new procedures not represented in existing reimbursement claims data. The new codes and payment are expected to facilitate clinical adoption of the novel cancer treatment option. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Radiation Therapy
CMS Assigns Accretive Reimbursement for RefleXion’s Breakthrough SCINTIX Therapy

January 12, 2024 — RefleXion Medical, Inc., a therapeutic oncology company, announced that the Centers for Medicare and ...

Time January 12, 2024
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Beam line of the proton therapy system (left) with opened Aurora-PT system (i.e. in-beam MRI (middle) and patient couch (right))
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
World’s First Prototype for Real-time Tracking of Moving Tumors Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging During Proton Therapy Goes into Scientific Application

January 11, 2024 — On January 9th, 2024, a scientific prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy was inaugurated in Dresden ...

Time January 11, 2024
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