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.

Treating lung cancer patients with proton therapy may help reduce the risk of radiation-induced heart diseases, suggests a new study from Penn Medicine. In a retrospective trial of more than 200 patients, mini-strokes were significantly less common among patients who underwent proton therapy versus conventional photon-based radiation therapy. Proton therapy patients also experienced fewer heart attacks.
News | Proton Therapy | October 25, 2020
Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Diseases
October 25, 2020 — Treating lung cancer patients with proton therapy may help reduce the risk of radiation-induced...
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RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as a new modality for treating all stages of cancer, will present eight clinical abstracts evaluating the use of its novel technology at the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 Annual Meeting, Oct. 24-28.
News | Radiation Therapy | October 25, 2020
RefleXion Highlights New Research at ASTRO20 Evaluating Feasibility of Biology-guided Radiotherapy to Treat Metastatic Cancer
October 25, 2020 —RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as a...
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Radiation Oncology Orchestrator (IntelliSpace Radiation Oncology) and Practice Management can reduce the time from patient referral to the start of treatment by up to half
News | Radiation Oncology | October 25, 2020
Philips Showcases Integrated Radiation Oncology Solutions to Streamline Diagnosis and Treatment at ASTRO20
October 25, 2020 —Philips, a global leader in health technology, will showcase its latest advances in radiation...
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During the 2020 ASTRO Annual Meeting, taking place online October 23-29, Sun Nuclear is highlighting a range of solutions clinics can leverage to ensure continuity for their Quality Management programs.
News | Quality Assurance (QA) | October 25, 2020
Sun Nuclear Presents Updated and Comprehensive Quality Management Solutions at ASTRO20
October 25, 2020 — During the 2020 ASTRO Annual Meeting, taking place online October 23-29, Sun Nuclear is highlighting...
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A study from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Winship) has the potential to change how patients whose prostate cancer recurs after prostatectomy are treated. The study will be featured in both the plenary session and press program of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting on Monday, October 26.
News | Prostate Cancer | October 24, 2020
ASTRO Highlights Winship Study Showing Increased Failure-free Survival in Prostate Cancer
October 24, 2020 — A study from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Winship) has the potential to change how...
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Conference programming for ASTRO20 began today, and runs through October 29 #ASTRO20
News | ASTRO | October 24, 2020
ASTRO's Exhibit Hall Only Day Draws Over 1,000 Attendees
October 24, 2020 — The American Society of Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting launched its Exhibit Hall...
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AI-powered premium large bore CT scanner offers industry’s largest bore and widest field-of-view
News | Computed Tomography (CT) | October 24, 2020
Canon Medical Showcases New Aquilion Exceed LB CT System at ASTRO20
October 24, 2020 — An estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone. With a...
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The research evaluates the feasibility of biology-guided radiotherapy to treat metastatic cancer
News | Radiation Therapy | October 24, 2020
RefleXion Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2020
October 24, 2020 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as...
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Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to be held October 24-28, 2020, via an interactive virtual platform. The meeting, Global Oncology: Radiation Therapy in a Changing World, will feature reports from the latest clinical trials; panels on global oncology, health disparities and the novel coronavirus; and an immersive attendee experience in a virtual convention center.
News | ASTRO | October 23, 2020
ASTRO Kicks Off Its Virtual Annual Meeting October 25
October 23, 2020 — Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting,...
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IBA showcases how its Proteus solutions and its network of clinical and industrial partners are shaping the future of proton therapy
News | Proton Therapy | October 23, 2020
IBA Highlights the Future of Proton Therapy Technologies at ASTRO 2020
October 23, 2020 — IBA, a leading provider of proton therapy solutions, will highlight how its Proteus solutions as...
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RaySearch Laboratories AB will demo its latest advances in oncology software at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 Annual Meeting
News | Radiation Oncology | October 23, 2020
RaySearch Presents Further Advances in Machine Learning and Support for Brachytherapy at ASTRO 2020
October 23, 2020 — RaySearch will present recent and upcoming enhancements, as well as new functionality, in RayStation...
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Recommendations address patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease

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News | Radiation Therapy | October 22, 2020
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
October 22, 2020 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance...
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On Oct. 21, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tweeted that CMS will delay the Radiation Oncology Model’s launch from Jan. 1 to July 1 

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News | ASTRO | October 22, 2020
ASTRO Responds to CMS Announcement on Delayed Radiation Oncology Model Start Date
October 22, 2020 — In response to the Oct. 21 announcement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
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The FDA clearance, Quantib’s 6th to date, marks the first time a comprehensive AI prostate solution will be available to radiologists in the United States
News | Prostate Cancer | October 21, 2020
Quantib Receives FDA Clearance for First-to-Market Prostate Solution
October 21, 2020 — Quantib, a market leader in artificial intelligence solutions for radiology, today announced that it...
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When new installations are ordered, the DAS team at Bracco matches a specialist with the installation based on specialty, learning style and industry awareness. This approach was helpful at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, S.C., which just recently transitioned to the Bracco EmpowerCTA+ Injector System.
Sponsored Content | Blog | Contrast Media | October 20, 2020
BLOG: Training and Vendor Support Key to Successful Device Upgrade
Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow. It also requires a...
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Ezra, a NY-based startup transforming early cancer screening using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), announced that it has received FDA 510(k) premarket authorization for its Artificial Intelligence, designed to decrease the cost of MRI-based cancer screening, assisting radiologists in their analysis of prostate MRI scans. It is the first prostate AI to be cleared by the FDA.
News | Artificial Intelligence | October 20, 2020
Ezra Receives FDA Clearance For Prostate Cancer Artificial Intelligence
October 20, 2020 — Ezra, a NY-based startup transforming early cancer screening using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...
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Rebrand reflects Volpara Health's mission to prevent advanced-stage breast cancer
News | Breast Imaging | October 19, 2020
Volpara Solutions Becomes Volpara Health
October 19, 2020 — Volpara Solutions, a leader in AI-powered breast density assessment, announced that it has changed...
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Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are developing a noninvasive, accurate method to analyze a patient's tumor mutations and biomarkers to determine the best course of treatment.

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News | Lung Imaging | October 19, 2020
Researchers Develop Tool to Better Predict Treatment Course for Lung Cancer
October 19, 2020 — Personalized treatment options for patients with lung cancer have come a long way in the past two...
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Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering Intelligent Cancer Care during the 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) taking place virtually Oct. 24-31.
News | ASTRO | October 19, 2020
Varian Highlights Advancements in Intelligent Cancer Care at ASTRO20
October 19, 2020 — Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its...
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Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System to Kunshan, China. The 15-ton compact accelerator, the heart of the proton therapy system, is the smallest of its kind and will be the first in China.

Mevion's compact accelerator module is lifted and placed on a truck for the first leg of its journey to China. (Photo: Business Wire)

News | Proton Therapy | October 16, 2020
Mevion Ships the First Compact Accelerator Module to China
October 16, 2020 — Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i...
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