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.

Bipartisan bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement introduced in Congress
News | Radiation Therapy
Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Radiation Oncology Reimbursement Introduced in Congress

May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal ...

Time May 16, 2024
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This 510(k) clearance allows HALO AP Dx to be utilized in conjunction with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer S360MD Slide scanner for in-vitro diagnostic use and sets the stage for use with additional FDA-cleared slide scanners in the future
News | FDA
Indica Labs Receives First FDA Clearance for HALO AP Dx Digital Pathology Platform

May 14, 2024 — Indica Labs, the leading provider of digital pathology solutions, announced today that it received FDA ...

Time May 14, 2024
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New 10-year strategic agreement builds on 40-year collaboration history
News | Radiology Business
University Hospitals Cleveland, Siemens Healthineers in New Alliance to Improve Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Care for Patients

May 14, 2024 — University Hospitals (UH) and Siemens Healthineers announce a 10-year strategic alliance that builds on ...

Time May 14, 2024
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New radiation therapy system, Elekta Evo, features next generation image quality and online adaptive capabilities for cancer treatments
News | Artificial Intelligence
Elekta Launches AI-powered, Adaptive CT-Linac for Next Level Cancer Care

May 14, 2024 — Elekta announced the launch of its latest linear accelerator (linac), Evo*, a CT-Linac with new high ...

Time May 14, 2024
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A new UCLA study found Unfold AI’s precise prediction of prostate margins significantly impacts the success of focal therapy treatments
News | Prostate Cancer
New Study Demonstrates Avenda Health’s Unfold AI to Better Predict Focal Therapy Success by 77% Percent as Compared to Standard Methods

May 13, 2024 — Avenda Health, an AI healthcare company creating the future of personalized prostate cancer care, unveils ...

Time May 13, 2024
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ITN May/June 2024
Blog | Radiology Business
Radiology at the Forefront of Medical Innovation

Radiology, once confined to dark rooms with X-ray films hanging from light boxes, has transformed at a rapid-fire pace ...

Time May 10, 2024
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Acquisition of Mariana Oncology brings together two companies at the forefront of novel radiopharmaceutical development, with a total potential value of up to $1.75 billion
News | Radiation Oncology
Mariana Oncology to be Acquired by Novartis to Advance Precision Radiopharmaceuticals to Treat Cancer

May 10, 2024 — Mariana Oncology, a fully integrated biotechnology company pioneering a new era of radiopharmaceutical ...

Time May 10, 2024
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Insurance expansions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were linked with an increase in patients receiving care at accredited cancer hospitals in Pennsylvania
News | Radiation Oncology
Affordable Care Act Expansions Improved Access to Cancer Care, Study Suggests

May 10, 2024 — Insurance expansions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were linked with an increase in patients ...

Time May 10, 2024
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Elekta announced the acquisition of Philips Healthcare’s Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS) patent portfolio
News | Treatment Planning
Elekta Further Strengthens its Elekta ONE Software Suite with Acquisition of Philips Treatment Planning Patent Portfolio

May 6, 2024 — Elekta announced the acquisition of Philips Healthcare’s Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS) patent ...

Time May 06, 2024
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A look at ITN's top-viewed content for April 2024
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10: What Viewers Were Reading in April

One on One interviews with radiology trailblazers and historic FDA clearances made the top-read list for April. Take a ...

Time May 03, 2024
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Advances in the growing radiation dose management market are continually helping those who administer treatment to focus on personalized patient care and workflow management
Feature | Radiation Dose Management | By Christine Book
Radiation Dose Management Market Overview and Product Updates

Advances in the growing radiation dose management market are continually helping those who administer treatment to focus ...

Time May 03, 2024
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This acquisition signifies Radformation’s commitment to driving innovation and expanding its AI-driven capabilities in cancer care.
News | Artificial Intelligence
Radformation to Accelerate AI-Based Solutions with Limbus AI Acquisition

May 2, 2024 — Radformation, Inc., a leader in automation solutions for cancer care, announced today that it has acquired ...

Time May 02, 2024
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Extending beyond brain tumors, empowering patients with treatment options in prostate cancer and other malignancies
News | Prostate Cancer
GT Medical Technologies, Inc and Theragenics Corporation Forge Distribution Partnership for Cesium-131

May 2, 2024 — GT Medical Technologies, Inc. (GT MedTech), a medical device company with the mission of improving the ...

Time May 02, 2024
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SunCHECK Version 5.0 addresses clinical workflow challenges with new treatment plan assessment capabilities, enhanced TPS/OIS integration, expanded QA device control, and worklist-based UI.
News | Radiation Therapy
Sun Nuclear Announces Landmark Update to Further Advance Radiation Therapy Workflows

May 1, 2024 — Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical company, today announced the upcoming version 5.0 release of its SunCHECK ...

Time May 01, 2024
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The study, led by principal investigator Nitin Ohri, M.D., a professor in Radiation Oncology at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, aims to demonstrate the feasibility of PGHD collection during proton beam radiotherapy for lung cancer
News | Proton Therapy
Koneksa Announces Study with New York Proton Center to Collect Patient-Generated Health Data During Proton Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer

April 29, 2024 — Koneksa, a healthcare technology company pioneering evidence-based digital biomarkers, announced today ...

Time April 29, 2024
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Elekta Instrument AB recalls disposable biopsy needle kit for Leksell Stereotactic System for possibly containing microscopic stainless steel febris on the inside of the biopsy needle
News | FDA
FDA Announces Elekta Recall of Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System

April 29, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Elekta Instrument AB is recalling Disposable ...

Time April 29, 2024
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New partnership makes outstanding radiation protection solutions available to healthcare professionals
News | Radiation Dose Management
BIOTRONIK and Texray Establish Collaboration to Distribute Texray’s Innovative Radiation Protection Products

April 25, 2024 — BIOTRONIK, a leading global medical technology company specializing in innovative cardiovascular and ...

Time April 25, 2024
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News | Radiation Therapy
Accuray Expands Global Training Center Network With Opening of New Facility in Genolier, Switzerland

April 18, 2024 — Accuray Incorporated announced that as part of its commitment to advancing patient care the company has ...

Time April 18, 2024
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LUMISIGHT and Lumicell Direct Visualization System (DVS) offer 84% diagnostic accuracy in detecting residual cancer, in real-time, that may have been otherwise missed during lumpectomy surgery, while sparing some from second surgeries
News | FDA
Lumicell’s Cutting-Edge Imaging Platform Receives Historic FDA Approval to Illuminate Residual Breast Cancer

April 18, 2024 — Lumicell, Inc., a privately held company focused on developing innovative fluorescence-guided imaging ...

Time April 18, 2024
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A Medicare policy requiring primary care providers (PCPs) to share in the decision-making with patients on whether to proceed with lung cancer screening is fraught with confusion and lack of evidence-based information, and may actually be undermining the purpose for which it was created
News | Lung Imaging
Mount Sinai Study Calls for Major Changes in the Way People With Comorbidities Are Selected by Physicians for Lung Cancer Screening

April 17, 2024 — A Medicare policy requiring primary care providers (PCPs) to share in the decision-making with patients ...

Time April 17, 2024
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