Radiation Therapy

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.

ASTRO's statement stresses that it is deeply disappointed in radiation oncology cuts and fears for stability of community-based cancer clinics
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Issues Statement in Response to 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board ...

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Update to 2014 guidance outlines best practices for patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Updated Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

December 8, 2022 — A newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides ...

Time December 08, 2022
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Dunlee unveiled its new oncology bundles in the U.S. for the first time at Radiological Society of North America’s 2022 annual conference.
News | Radiation Oncology
Dunlee Unveils New Oncology Bundles at RSNA22

November 28, 2022 — Dunlee unveiled its new oncology bundles in the U.S. for the first time at Radiological Society of ...

Time November 28, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will kick off research scanning human subjects with GE Healthcare’s latest generation PCCT prototype in December 2022, representing the first U.S. clinical evaluation site with GE Healthcare’s pure silicon CT detector technology
News | Proton Therapy
UW–Madison To Perform the First U.S. Evaluation of GE Healthcare’s Photon Counting CT Technology with Deep Silicon Detectors

November 25, 2022 — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the first U.S. clinical evaluation site for GE ...

Time November 25, 2022
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An outstanding line-up of speakers and topics were featured at ASTRO22, including two dynamic keynote speakers focused on the meeting theme of AI & EI: Caring for the Patient in a Wireless World, in an effort to inform the bigger picture of the rapidly changing health care environment beyond radiation oncology. The conference was held Oct. 23-26 in San Antonio.
Gallery | ASTRO | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Photo Gallery of Technologies Showcased at ASTRO 2022

This is an image gallery of technologies on display on the expo floor at the 2022 American Society of Radiation Oncology ...

Time November 08, 2022
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Elekta announced that Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery platform, received FDA 510(k) clearance.
News | Radiation Therapy
Elekta Esprit, the Latest Leksell Gamma Knife, Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

November 8, 2022 — Elekta announced that Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery platform, received FDA ...

Time November 08, 2022
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The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Identifies Site for New Compact Proton Therapy System in Development

November 3, 2022 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for use in radiation ...

Time November 03, 2022
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News | Radiation Therapy
ViewRay Launches Phase III Pancreatic Cancer Study to Demonstrate Superior Overall Survival for Patients Receiving MRI-guided Ablative Radiation Therapy

November 2, 2022 — ViewRay, Inc. announced the launch of a phase III randomized controlled trial titled "Locally ...

Time November 02, 2022
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First experience of proton Flash therapy in the clinic appears promising for future clinical trials
News | Proton Therapy
Varian and the Cincinnati Children's/University of Cincinnati Medical Center Proton Therapy Center Announce Promising Results from FAST-01, First-in-Human Clinical Trial of Flash Therapy

October 31, 2022 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, and the Cincinnati Children's/University of Cincinnati ...

Time October 31, 2022
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News | ASTRO | By Christine Book
“Cancer Breakthroughs” Session at ASTRO2022 Unveils Key Findings from ASCO, AAPM

October 31, 2022 — During the highly-anticipated “Cancer Breakthroughs” session at ASTRO2022, incoming ASTRO President ...

Time October 31, 2022
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Latest authorization permits the Radiaction Shield System to be used in more labs across the United States
News | Interventional Radiology
Radiaction Medical Announces the Latest Food and Drug Administration 510(k) Clearance for its Novel, Automated Radiation Shield System, Highlighting U.S. Expansion

October 28, 2022 — Radiaction Medical, Ltd, a medical device innovator dedicated to providing healthcare physicians and ...

Time October 28, 2022
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The oral presentation includes additional results from Blue Earth's Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT study evaluating the impact of clinical factors on the detection rate of 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET imaging in men with suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated PSA following prior therapy
News | PET Imaging
Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on Axumin (Fluciclovine F 18) and Investigational 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 in Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer

October 25, 2022 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and ...

Time October 25, 2022
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Healthcare providers able to enhance clinical operations through specialized services for advanced radiation therapy solutions
News | Radiation Oncology
Elekta Increases Value-Added Services and Strengthens its Position as a Life-Time Companion

October 25, 2022 — In order to provide improved efficiency and expertise to its customers, Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) announces ...

Time October 25, 2022
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RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will be showcasing the latest oncology software innovations at ASTRO 2022
News | Radiation Oncology
Latest Innovations in RayStation, RayCare and RayIntelligence to be Presented at ASTRO 2022

October 25, 2022 — RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will be showcasing the latest oncology software innovations at ASTRO ...

Time October 25, 2022
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Randomized trial also finds addition of local treatment could offer patients more time off hormone therapy
News | Prostate Cancer
Radiation-hormone Therapy Combination May Slow Growth of Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer

October 25, 2022 — A new study offers a new option to patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer who want relief from ...

Time October 25, 2022
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Introducing the TotalRT All in One Solution to Quickly Adapt CIVCO RT's Radiotherapy Solutions
News | Radiation Therapy
CIVCO Radiotherapy to Exhibit Most Recent Innovations at ASTRO Annual Meeting

October 24, 2022 — CIVCO Radiotherapy, the leading global provider of high quality, innovative, patient-centric ...

Time October 24, 2022
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Company announces SCINTIX as new product name for its flagship biology-guided radiotherapy technology
News | PET-CT
RefleXion Highlights New Cancer Treatment Research Abstracts for Presentation at ASTRO 2022

October 24, 2022 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as a ...

Time October 24, 2022
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The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Introduces New MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System

October 24, 2022 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for use in radiation ...

Time October 24, 2022
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Randomized phase III trial indicates SBRT is an option for patients ineligible for other local therapies
News | Radiation Oncology
Adding Radiation to Systemic Therapy Extends Overall Survival for Patients with Advanced Liver Cancer

October 24, 2022 — Adding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend ...

Time October 24, 2022
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Machine-learning method identifies rapid drops in patients’ activity levels to signal need for additional care
News | Artificial Intelligence
AI Model Using Daily Step Counts Predicts Unplanned Hospitalizations During Cancer Therapy

October 24, 2022 — An artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by researchers can predict the likelihood that a ...

Time October 24, 2022
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