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.

Chris Neumann, Vice President of Learning and Education; Kirsta Suggs, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
News | ASTRO
ASTRO welcomes new VP of Education and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

June 2, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently hired Chris Neumann as its new Vice ...

Time June 02, 2022
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Top 10 ITN content for the Month of May 2022
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
ITN's Top 10 Most-read Content for May

Here is what you and your colleagues found to be most interesting in the field of medical imaging during the month of ...

Time June 01, 2022
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With Imaging Lab, Median will provide biopharmaceutical companies with new decision-making tools for clinical trials by leveraging images with data mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies from iBiopsy and radiomics
News | Artificial Intelligence
Median Technologies launches Imaging Lab

May 31, 2022 — Median Technologies announces that the company is expanding its portfolio of services with Imaging Lab, a ...

Time May 31, 2022
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The new study examines over 1,000 patient attitudes toward AI and how it’s being used to support patient care
News | Artificial Intelligence
New Intelerad Research Shows 64% of U.S. Consumers Highly Trust Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging

May 31, 2022 — Patient trust is not a barrier to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by medical imaging professionals ...

Time May 31, 2022
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The ultra-compact proton therapy system used in the POC (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Successful Proof of Concept for Ultra-compact Proton Therapy System

May 25, 2022 — B dot Medical Inc. and Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University (RCNP) have conducted a ...

Time May 25, 2022
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The integrated software application verifies correct alignment of external anatomy with surface tracking and internal anatomy with stereoscopic X-Ray imaging at breath hold. (Source: UZ Brussel)
News | Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
UZ Brussel First to Treat Breast Cancer Patients with New Brainlab Deep Inspiration Breath Hold with Instant X-Ray Confirmation

May 19, 2022 — Brainlab announced that clinicians at UZ Brussel are the first to treat patients with the company’s new ...

Time May 19, 2022
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Robert Bard, MD, and his wife Loreto, attend the 35th Anniversary Ellis Island Medals of Honor in New York City. Image courtesy of Dr. Bard
News | Radiation Oncology
Cancer Diagnostic Expert, ITN Editorial Advisory Board Member, Receives National Medal of Honor

May 19, 2022 — Robert L. Bard, M.D., an ITN editorial advisory board member, received one of the highest achievements of ...

Time May 19, 2022
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 RaySearch announced that the treatment control system RayCommand is in clinical use at the innovative center MedAustron in Wiener Neustadt in Austria.
News | Radiation Therapy
MedAustron Becomes First Center in the World to Use RayCommand to Treat Patients

May 18, 2022 — RaySearch announced that the treatment control system RayCommand is in clinical use at the innovative ...

Time May 18, 2022
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Preliminary findings include a 15% relative CVD risk reduction within eight weeks
News | Women's Health
Time-restricted Eating May Lower CVD Risk for Older Breast Cancer Survivors

May 18 2022 — Older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic risk factors who restricted food intake to eight hours ...

Time May 18, 2022
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Radiation oncologists will meet with congressional leaders and staff today to ask for their support of policies to bolster access and equity in cancer care.
News | Radiation Oncology
Increased Access to Care and Reduced Treatment Delays Lead Priorities as Radiation Oncologists Meet with Members of Congress

May 17, 2022 — Radiation oncologists will meet with congressional leaders and staff today to ask for their support of ...

Time May 17, 2022
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EdgeAi is a breakthrough explainable and open-box artificial intelligence to accelerate adoption
News | Artificial Intelligence
Edgility Launches EdgeAi

May 17, 2022 — Edgility, Inc. launched EdgeAi as healthcare's first operationally embedded AI with Explainability ...

Time May 17, 2022
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Videos | Proton Therapy
VIDEO: First FLASH Proton Therapy Trial Completed in Humans

John C. Breneman, M.D., medical director of the Cincinnati Children's/UC Health Proton Therapy Center, and the principal ...

Time May 16, 2022
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Median has received the FDA’s feedback following the 513(g) regulatory submission for its iBiopsy LCS CADe/CADx Software as Medical Device
News | Lung Imaging
Median Technologies Is Moving Forward With the FDA Interactions for Its iBiopsy Lung Cancer Screening CADe/CADx Software as Medical Device

May 13, 2022 — Median Technologies announced that the company has received feedback from the United States Food and Drug ...

Time May 13, 2022
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Craig Rogers, M.D., performed a robotic high intensity ultrasound case for Charles Rashid, 64, on April 8, 2022. Image courtesy of Henry Ford Health
News | Focused Ultrasound Therapy
Henry Ford Health First in Michigan to Offer Robotic High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer

May 12, 2022 — Henry Ford Health is the first in Michigan to offer Robotic High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for ...

Time May 12, 2022
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Richard Price, PhD, is a co-director of the new center. He is part of UVA's Department of Biomedical Engineering, a collaboration of the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering. Image courtesy of Tom Cogill for UVA Engineering
News | Focused Ultrasound Therapy
UVA Health, Focused Ultrasound Foundation partner to Launch Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center

May 12, 2022 — UVA Health and the Charlottesville-based Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced the launch of the ...

Time May 12, 2022
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Next-generation Gamma Knife will enable more personalized radiosurgery with sub-millimeter accuracy and treatment planning in less than 60 seconds
News | Treatment Planning
Elekta Launches New Radiosurgery System: Elekta Esprit

May 11, 2022 — Elekta has evolved radiosurgery to an unprecedented level with the launch of Elekta Esprit. This latest ...

Time May 11, 2022
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Adaptiiv is pioneering new approaches to bring personalization at scale to patients all over the world and is collaborating with HP and Varian to advance these efforts and meet evolving customer needs
News | Medical 3-D Printing
Adaptiiv Collaborates with HP and Varian to Enhance Personalization in Radiation Oncology

May 11, 2022 — Adaptiiv Medical Technologies is collaborating with HP Inc. and Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company ...

Time May 11, 2022
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GE Healthcare is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement to collaborate with RaySearch Laboratories AB, a leading radiation oncology software provider, to develop a new radiation therapy simulation and treatment planning workflow solution, designed to simplify how radiation will be targeted to shrink a tumor.
News | Treatment Planning
GE Healthcare Collaborates with RaySearch to Improve Radiation Oncology Treatment Planning

May 10, 2022 — GE Healthcare is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement to collaborate with RaySearch ...

Time May 10, 2022
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Update to 2012 guideline addresses advanced radiation therapy techniques and outlines best practices for patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases

May 10, 2022 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance on ...

Time May 10, 2022
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Accuray Incorporated announced that its ClearRT helical fan-beam kVCT imaging capability for the Radixact System has been selected as the winner of the “Best New Technology Solution for Oncology” award in the sixth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program
News | Radiation Therapy
Accuray ClearRT Helical Fan-Beam kVCT Imaging Wins “Best New Technology Solution for Oncology” MedTech Breakthrough Award

May 6, 2022 — Accuray Incorporated announced that its ClearRT helical fan-beam kVCT imaging capability for the Radixact ...

Time May 06, 2022
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