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.

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 
News | ASTRO
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
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
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Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow.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
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
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.
News | Lung Imaging
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
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.
News | Proton Therapy
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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Collaboration between ACR and Penn will facilitate translation of advanced computational algorithms into routine clinical use
News | Information Technology
ACR and Penn Create Joint Program to Advance Quantitative Imaging Diagnostics and Analytics

October 14, 2020 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) Center for Research and Innovation (CRI) announced a new ...

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Conducted by the University of Gothenburg, Lund University and the University of South Australia, the preclinical study found that dietary oat bran can offset chronic gastrointestinal damage caused by radiotherapy, contradicting long-held clinical recommendations.
News | Radiation Therapy
High-fiber Diet, Low Level Inflammation Can Help Sidestep Effects of Radiation

October 7, 2020 — Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international ...

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Microscopic photo of a professionally prepared slide demonstrating breast tissue with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Immuhistochemistry of estrogen receptor positive. Micrograph of breast cancer. Slide shows corresponding length of 1 mm.
News | Breast Imaging
Treating DCIS with Surgery, Radiotherapy Lowers Cancer Risk but Benefits Drop Over Time

October 5, 2020 — A major study of women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) — a breast condition that can become ...

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ASTRO urges radiation oncology benefits management company eviCore to reconsider a move that requires shorter treatment regimens without regard for physician judgement
News | Radiation Oncology
Benefits Manager Policy Disrupts Patient-physician Decision Making for Breast and Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatments

October 2, 2020 — Radiation oncologists expressed serious concerns about a new private insurance coverage policy that ...

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Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand — particularly for Māori whose mortality rates are between three and four times higher than other ethnic groups.
News | Lung Imaging
Lung Cancer Screening a Step Closer to Reality Following Combined Study

September 30, 2020 — Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand — ...

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he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty Care Models to Improve Quality of Care and Reduce Expenditures (CMS-5527)” final rule.
News | Radiation Oncology
ACR Joins ASTRO in Urging CMS, Congress for Changes to RO Model

September 29, 2020 — On Sept. 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty ...

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Important milestone demonstrates the unrivalled experience, technological innovation and global market leadership of IBA and its clinical partners
News | Proton Therapy
100,000 Patients Treated with IBA Proton Therapy Technology

September 25, 2020 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) announced that more than 100,000 patients have now been treated with ...

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RefleXion and Sofinnova Partners received the “Salus Partner Excellence in HealthTech Award” at the Convergence in Oncology Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.  The prize recognizes RefleXion and Sofinnova Partner’s vision and excellence in developing the disruptive biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) for treatment of cancer patients.
News | PET Imaging
RefleXion and Sofinnova Partners recognized with Salus Excellence Award

September 25, 2020 — RefleXion and Sofinnova Partners received the “Salus Partner Excellence in HealthTech Award” at the ...

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Philips Azurion Lung Edition supports high precision diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy in one room
News | Lung Imaging
Faster Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment with Advanced 3-D Imaging Platform from Philips

September 21, 2020 — Philips introduced Azurion Lung Edition, an advanced 3-D imaging and navigation platform to ...

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Final rule includes mandatory participation for nearly 1,000 practices and does not allow sufficient time for transition
News | Radiation Oncology
ASTRO responds to CMS Radiation Oncology Model

September 21, 2020 — In response to the September 18 announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ...

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According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M in 2019 to $17M by 2030.
Feature | Radiation Therapy | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
A Look at Market Growth in the Age of COVID-19

According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M ...

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Breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to their brains fare better if their metastases are picked up before they begin to cause symptoms, according to a study presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference.
News | Breast Imaging
Spotting Breast Cancer's Spread to the Brain Before Symptoms Could Improve Survival

September 21, 2020 — Breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to their brains fare better if their metastases are ...

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