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.

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…
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
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
High-dose Radiation Offers New Treatment Option for Older Patients with Inoperable Kidney Tumors
October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with
SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer
September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk,

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 ...

October 02, 2023

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 ...

October 02, 2023

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 ...

October 02, 2023

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Videos | Radiation Therapy

Talking Trends: Perfect Balance with Elekta Harmony

Elekta’s latest linear accelerator, Harmony, is designed to provide a productive and versatile radiotherapy solution for ...

February 16, 2022

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 ...

October 01, 2023

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 ...

September 29, 2023

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 ...

September 29, 2023

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Blog | Artificial Intelligence

BLOG: Auto-Segmentation in Radiation Oncology: Things to Consider

Automation is transforming the way we practice radiation oncology and advancing the standard of patient care. There have ...

June 07, 2021

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 ...

September 29, 2023

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 ...

October 01, 2023

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 ...

October 01, 2023

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Videos | Information Technology

Talking Trends with Elekta

Treating cancer effectively often includes a combination of patient therapies. In recent years, technology advancements ...

December 01, 2020

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 ...

October 01, 2023

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 ...

October 01, 2023

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 ...

September 29, 2023

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When new installations are ordered, the DAS team at Bracco matches a specialist with the installation based on specialty, learning style and industry awareness. This approach was helpful at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, S.C., which just recently transitioned to the Bracco EmpowerCTA+ Injector System.

Blog | Contrast Media

BLOG: Training and Vendor Support Key to Successful Device Upgrade

Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow. It also requires a ...

October 20, 2020

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 ...

September 28, 2023

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 ...

September 28, 2023

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 ...

September 27, 2023

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 ...

September 27, 2023

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 ...

September 27, 2023

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 ...

September 26, 2023

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 ...

September 26, 2023

62-year-old with serum PSA level of 4.11 ng/mL. Prostate MRI shows lesion in left mid anterior transition zone

News | Prostate Cancer

PI-RADS 2.0 vs. 2.1—Prostate Cancer Upgrade, Downgrade Rates

September 22, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) ...

September 22, 2023