Treatment Planning Software/Systems

Radiation Oncology

Treatment Planning Software/Systems

New Model May Simplify High-Dose Radiosurgery Planning

There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic radiation therapy, used to treat brain and lung cancer, or for high-dose brachytherapy for prost...

RayStation 2.5 Treatment Planning System Released
January 12, 2012 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that version 2.5 of its RayStation treatment planning system has been released for clinical use in...
Varian’s Treatment Planning System Receives 510(k) Clearance
January 12, 2012 – Varian Medical Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for a new radiotherapy treatment planning tool...
Cancer Care Accelerated with Monaco Planning Software:...
January 9, 2012 - Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) delivery techniques have dramatically reduced...
iCAD Completes $15 Million in Financing
January 4, 2012 – iCAD Inc. announced a five-year, $15 million agreement to raise capital for its rollout of a new intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT)...
RayStation 2.5 Treatment Planning System Released
  January 12, 2012 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that version 2.5 of its RayStation treatment planning system has been
Varian’s Treatment Planning System Receives 510(k) Clearance
  Varian Medical Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for a new radiotherapy treatment...
Segasist Releases Prostate Auto-Contouring Treatment Planning Software
Segasist P-AC is a new prostate auto-contouring software tool from Segasist Technologies, a Canadian software company. The software was...
Medspira Breath Hold Helps Target Radiation in Cancer Treatments
Medspira's Hold is a standalone system for respiration monitoring during radiation therapy (RT) treatments. The device is specifically...
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Articles

Planning Dosimetry Near Vascular Ports
New research shows the effects of electron beams on implanted vascular access ports composed of plastic, determining how they impair the fluence of radiation...
Treatment Planning: New Features Increase Speed and Accuracy
Treatment planning is a critical component of a patient’s road toward an optimal outcome when dealing with cancer. Whether the ultimate goal is palliative or a...
New Model May Simplify High-Dose Radiosurgery Planning
There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic...
New Math Model May Simplify High-Dose Radiosurgery Planning
September 20, 2010 – There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as...

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