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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September 23, 2008 – At ASTRO 2008, Orfit Industries America showcased its new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast ...

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September 23, 2008 – A multicenter trial testing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for patients with early ...

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September 22, 2008 - Calypso Medical Technologies Inc. today revealed the initiation of its latest clinical study, the ...

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September 22, 2008 - Using the Novalis Tx platform from Varian Medical Systems and BrainLAB, doctors are performing ...

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September 22, 2008 - Changes in gene expression during chemoradiation can predict the likelihood of response to therapy ...

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September 22, 2008 – GE Healthcare launched its new Signa Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Oncology Package at ASTRO ...

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September 22, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare is showcasing the Treago Robotic Table, designed for fast, precise patient ...

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September 22, 2008 - A new study of breast cancer radiation treatment performed at 21st Century Oncology has found that ...

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September 22, 2008 - Early aggressive treatment with chemotherapy prior to radiotherapy may prolong survival for ...

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September 22, 2008 - Philips displays its breadth of oncology care solutions at ASTRO 2008, showing three systems for ...

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Siemens has two new treatment planning approaches, IM-RealART Solution and IM-Confident Plan. IM-Confident Plan, says ...

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September 22, 2008 - Women with early stage breast cancer who choose lumpectomy and radiation as their treatment option ...

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September 18, 2008 - Accuray Inc. said it is offering a new layout for the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System ...

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September 18, 2008 – Nucletron has created a strategic partnership with BrachySolutions to jointly expand the adoption ...

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September 18, 2008 - At ASTRO 2008, CoActiv will introduce its new EXAM-RT Archive, a digital viewing, archiving and ...

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September 17, 2008 – A multicenter trial testing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for patients with early ...

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SenoRx's Contura, a multi-lumen radiation balloon applicator for accelerated partial breast irradiation, uses a vacuum ...

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September 16, 2008 - Doctors at cancer treatment centers in the U.S. and the Netherlands are now treating head and neck ...

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September 15, 2008 - Varian Medical Systems is demonstrating its full range of technologies and products aimed at ...

Time September 14, 2008
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September 15, 2008 - CMS Inc., an Elekta company, today commercially launched its new 4D treatment planning solution ...

Time September 14, 2008
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