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 therapybrachytherapyimage guided radiation therapy (IGRT)focused ultrasoundstereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.

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Xoft Inc. recently received FDA clearance for applicators to be used with the Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System for ...

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TQA, or Tomo Quality Assurance, is reportedly the first integrated, machine-specific quality assurance (QA) solution to ...

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Elekta recently received FDA clearance for its Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Reportedly empowering clinicians ...

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Elekta's eXtend program is a complete system for extending the utilization of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion. Providing ...

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Varian’s Clinac and Trilogy medical linear accelerators are highly versatile radiotherapy treatment delivery machines ...

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Radiology Oncology Systems Inc. announces it will be distributing the LinaTech/Topslane product line of treatment ...

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MIMvista will showcase its MIMcontouring Advanced at ASTRO 2008. MIMcontouring Advanced aims to optimize RTP workflow ...

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The ARIA oncology information system, which ranked #1 in the 2008 KLAS Report on Oncology IT Vendors, is a comprehensive ...

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Elekta will highlight its Infinity, a linear accelerator system that is optimized to deliver volumetric modulated arc ...

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The Eclipse treatment planning system is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify modern radiation therapy planning ...

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July 30, 2008 - The International Brain Mapping and Intraoperative Surgical Planning Society (IBMISPS) presented GE ...

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Varian Medical Systems will be exhibiting its complete line of hardware, software, and applicators for HDR and LDR ...

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July 29, 2008 - Lung cancer presents a special challenge to clinicians attempting to evaluate the effectiveness of ...

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July 29, 2008 - BrainLAB said it received 510(k) clearance for its Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Algorithm, which is ...

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July 29, 2008 – Eight new abstracts were presented at AAPM 2008 on prostate motion management in radiation therapy using ...

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July 29, 2008 - One of the pioneering machines in image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) has begun to mature, with over 1 ...

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July 29, 2008 - Breathing is a major complication for radiation treatment of lung cancer. The latest technology plans to ...

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July 29, 2008 - Not all parts of a tumor respond to radiation therapy in the same way. Treatments in the future may ...

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July 29, 2008 - One of the most effective means of treating cancers is via radiation therapy. However, ionization and ...

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July 29, 2008 - Accuray showcased its Sequential Optimization, a treatment planning optimization method designed ...

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