ASTRO

This page includes the latest news from the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), including news and video coverage from the society's annual meeting. ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologist, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapy. 

Augmenix, SpaceOAR System, prostate cancer, three-year clinical data results, ASTRO 2016
News | Prostate Cancer
Augmenix Announces Positive Three-year SpaceOAR Clinical Trial Results

October 27, 2016 — Augmenix Inc. announced the three-year results from the SpaceOAR System Prostate Cancer US Pivotal ...

Time October 27, 2016
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RaySearch Labs, RayStation treatment planning system, RayCare oncology information system, University Medical Center Groningen, UMCG, Netherlands, radiation therapy
News | Treatment Planning
University Medical Center Groningen selects RayStation for Treatment Planning

October 27, 2016 — University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands has selected RayStation as its ...

Time October 27, 2016
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News | Radiation Therapy
Dicerna Prioritizes Resources to Advance GalXC Product Candidates

October 25, 2016 — Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced in September that the company will focus its resources on its ...

Time October 25, 2016
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intermediate-risk prostate cancer, brachytherapy versus external beam therapy, radiation therapy, RT, ASTRO 2016
News | Brachytherapy Systems
Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer May be Well-Controlled with Brachytherapy Alone

October 25, 2016 — For men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, radiation treatment with brachytherapy alone can ...

Time October 25, 2016
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non-small-cell lung cancer, NSCLC, SBRT, stereotactic body radiation therapy, Roswell Park study, ASTRO 2016, dose
News | Radiation Therapy
One-and-Done Approach Best for Some Lung Cancer Patients Receiving SBRT

October 25, 2016 — Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a specialized and highly targeted method of delivering ...

Time October 25, 2016
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IBA, Philips, Ambient Experience, proton therapy, Proteus One, Proteus Plus, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
IBA and Philips Launch Patient-centric Ambient Experience Solution for Proton Therapy

October 19, 2016 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) and Philips announced in September the launch of a dedicated patient ...

Time October 19, 2016
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stereotactic radiosurgery, EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC, brain metastases, Yale Cancer Center analysis, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Improves Survival for Advanced NSCLC Patients with Brain Metastases

October 19, 2016 — A Yale Cancer Center team completed a multi-institutional analysis of treatment options for patients ...

Time October 19, 2016
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intensity modulated radiation therapy outcomes, IMRT, head and neck cancers, facility volume, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Link Found Between Facility Volume and Radiation Outcomes for Head and Neck Cancers

October 18, 2016 — The association between provider case volume and outcomes has long been suggested in cancer care. A ...

Time October 18, 2016
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RaySearch Laboratories, RayStation 6, RayCare oncology information system, OIS, treatment planning, radiation therapy, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
RaySearch Displays Latest Treatment Planning Innovations at ASTRO 2016

October 18, 2016 — RaySearch demonstrated new features in the upcoming release of its proprietary treatment planning ...

Time October 18, 2016
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Technology | Radiation Therapy
Nano-based Masks for More Comfortable Radiation Treatment Introduced at ASTRO 2016

October 13, 2016 — At the 58th annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Orfit Industries ...

Time October 13, 2016
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pediatric medulloblastoma, brain tumor, radiation therapy, boost volume, clinical study, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Reduced Radiation Boost Volume Recommended for Primary Tumor Site in Average-Risk Pediatric Medulloblastoma

October 13, 2016 — In the largest trial conducted for average risk (A-R) medulloblastoma, survival rates following ...

Time October 13, 2016
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Novalis Circle Symposium, stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS, spine bone metastasis, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Novalis Circle Hosts Symposium on Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spine Bone Metastasis at ASTRO 2016

October 11, 2016 — The Novalis Circle hosted a symposium at this year’s American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) ...

Time October 11, 2016
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radiation boost, whole breast radiotherapy, WBRT, ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, ASTRO 2016 study
News | Radiation Therapy
Radiation Boost Reduces Local Tumor Recurrence for DCIS Patients Following WBRT

October 10, 2016 — A supplemental “boost” of radiation improves local control and provides an incremental benefit in ...

Time October 10, 2016
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Philips Healthcare, ASTRO 2016, radiation therapy, CT Big Bore, Ingenia MR-RT, Pinnacle treatment planning
News | Radiation Therapy
Philips Unveils Advanced Radiation Oncology Imaging, Treatment Planning Innovations at ASTRO 2016

October 7, 2016 — Philips Healthcare featured its latest integrated imaging and treatment planning solutions for ...

Time October 07, 2016
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
Trends in Radiation Oncology

Rachael Bennett, clinical analyst for MD Buyline, discusses trends in radiation oncology at ASTRO 2016.

Time October 07, 2016
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
Live from ASTRO: A Discussion with Chairman of the Board David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO

ASTRO Chairman of the Board David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO, discusses the current trends in radiation oncology, key trends ...

Time October 07, 2016
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prostate cancer, SBRT, stereotactic body radiotherapy, ASTRO 2016 study, Robert Meier, control, side effects, toxicity
News | Radiation Therapy
SBRT Offers High Prostate Cancer Control, Low Toxicity in Fewer Treatments

October 6, 2016 — High-dose stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for men newly diagnosed with low- or intermediate-risk ...

Time October 06, 2016
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News | Radiation Therapy
New Data on Elekta's MR-Linac Presented at ASTRO 2016

October 6, 2016 — Elekta announced recently that its high-field magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MR-linac) was the ...

Time October 06, 2016
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prostate cancer, ProtecT trial findings, ASTRO 2016, radiation therapy
News | Radiation Therapy
Prostate Cancer Patients Encouraged to Weigh Long-term Impact of Treatment Options

September 29, 2016 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) extended its congratulations to the authors and ...

Time October 03, 2016
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early-stage lung cancer, racial gap, NCI, ACCURE intervention trial, treatment rates, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Intervention Closes Racial Gap, Improves Treatment Rates for Early-stage Lung Cancer

September 29, 2016 — New research suggests enhanced, culturally-competent communication with early-stage lung cancer ...

Time September 29, 2016
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