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.

This agreement brings together the complementary research and development expertise of both institutions to advance innovative intellectual property from MD Anderson to improve the delivery of radiation therapy for patients with cancer
News | Radiation Therapy
MD Anderson and Empyrean Announce Agreement to Develop Novel Radiation Therapy Technologies

August 24, 2022 — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Empyrean Medical Systems, Inc. today announced ...

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The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award $23 million to four academic institutions to establish centers of excellence that will conduct research on the role of telehealth in delivering cancer-related healthcare, a practice that became more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News | Teleradiology
NIH Awards $23 Million to Establish Centers of Excellence to Study Telehealth for Cancer Care

August 24, 2022 — The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award $23 million to ...

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Elekta announced that it has received CE mark for its Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery platform.
News | Radiation Therapy
Elekta’s New Radiosurgery System, Elekta Esprit, Receives CE Mark

August 23, 2022 — Elekta announced that it has received CE mark for its Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife ...

Time August 23, 2022
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Recently published research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center demonstrated that cancer patients who live in rural areas experience higher mortality rates than nonrural cancer patients, among those receiving radiation treatment
News | Radiation Therapy
Rural Cancer Patients Undergo Less Radiation Treatment and Experience Poorer Outcomes

August 19, 2022 — Recently published research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center demonstrated that cancer patients who live ...

Time August 19, 2022
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The Molli device features the smallest localization marker on the market that precisely marks where tumors are located prior to breast cancer surgery, helping the surgeon remove them more efficiently and improving the patient’s overall experience
News | Breast Imaging
The Christ Hospital Health Network Simplifies Breast Cancer Surgery With Molli

August 19, 2022 — The Christ Hospital Health Network, known for providing the best, most compassionate care for its ...

Time August 19, 2022
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Ms Preetha Reddy (Executive Vice Chairman AHEL), Dr Prathap Reddy (Chairman AHEL), Olivier Legrain (CEO IBA) & Dr Rakesh Jalali (Clinical Director APCC)
News | Proton Therapy
IBA and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Sign a Collaboration Agreement to Provide Proton Therapy Training and Education Programs in Asia

August 19, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the ...

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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Prostate Cancer
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 16, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 16, 2022
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With Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic® Deep Inspiration Breath Hold module, clinicians are able to correlate internal and external anatomy, revealing any misalignment that may otherwise remain undetected. (Source: Brainlab)
News | Breast Imaging
Breast Cancer Patients Now Have New Radiation Treatment Option that Visualizes the Heart and Addresses Co-Morbidities

August 15, 2022 — Brainlab announced the first group of breast cancer patients treated in United States with the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 15, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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Radiology product comparison charts aid in buying decisions
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10 ITN Comparison Charts

Did you know that Imaging Technology News (ITN) maintains more than 40 comparison charts of product specifications from ...

Time August 12, 2022
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Monica Bertagnolli, MD
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Applauds Appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as National Cancer Institute director

August 12, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today expressed its support for President Joseph R ...

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Research has potential to address significant unmet need, identify biomarkers that determine response to treatment
News | Lung Imaging
Mount Sinai Awarded Three-Year Grant to Explore Therapeutic Approaches to KRAS Mutant Lung Tumors

August 10, 2022 — Mount Sinai is leading a team of lung cancer researchers that has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 ...

Time August 10, 2022
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Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD software to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of prostate cancer detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx).
News | Prostate Cancer
Bot Image Receives FDA Clearance for Artificial Intelligence Software Used in Detection and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

August 9, 2022 — Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD ...

Time August 09, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV infusion for the treatment of patients with unresectable (unable to be removed) or metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) HER2-low breast cancer.
News | Breast Imaging
FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer

August 8, 2022 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV ...

Time August 08, 2022
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Dr. Milena Cavic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia
News | Lung Imaging
IASLC Early Detection and Screening Committee to Report on Global Obstacles to Lung Cancer Screening

August 8, 2022 — Representatives from the Diagnostics Working Group of the IASLC Early Detection and Screening Committee ...

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David Gerber, MD
News | Lung Imaging
New Recommendations Aim to Ease Patient Access to Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

August 8, 2022 — A clinical trial is only as powerful as its participants. For years, researchers have struggled to fill ...

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Under this collaboration, IBA will equip the proton therapy system and the proton gantry treatment room at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center with ConformalFLASH research functionality, which will enable preclinical research on FLASH therapy.
News | Proton Therapy
IBA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington engage in a bench-to-bedside research program for FLASH Proton Therapy

August 5, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology, Fred ...

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Enhancing oncology model aims to improve patient-centered care, lower health care costs, and address health equity as part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot
News | Radiology Business
Biden Administration Announces New Model to Improve Cancer Care for Medicare Patients

August 4, 2022 — The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for ...

Time August 04, 2022
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News | Pediatric Imaging
Jack Martin Fund Gives $3.5 Million to Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital to Establish State-of-the-Art Child and Adolescent Imaging Center

August 3, 2022 — The Jack Martin Fund (JMF) has built on its partnership with the Mount Sinai Health System to provide ...

Time August 03, 2022
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The oncology information systems market is projected to be worth $2.59 Bn by 2022 and is expected to grow to $5.4 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2022 to 2032.
Feature | Oncology Information Management Systems (OIMS)
Oncology Information Systems Market Outlook

August 2, 2022 — The oncology information systems market is projected to be worth $2.59 Bn by 2022 and is expected to ...

Time August 02, 2022
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