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.

A new technique developed by researchers at UC Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue. The team created a probe that generates two magnetic resonance signals that suppress each other until they reach the target, at which point they both increase contrast between the tumor and surrounding tissue
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
New Double-contrast Technique Picks Up Small Tumors on MRI

May 26, 2020 — Researchers at the University of California, Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic ...

Time May 26, 2020
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itnTV “Conversations”: Radiology Trends with Bayer’s Dennis Durmis

At this year’s RSNA ITN sat down with Dennis Durmis, Senior Vice President, Bayer Radiology to discuss Radiology trends ...

Time May 22, 2020
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Despite facing challenges such as limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE) following the COVID-19 outbreak, radiation oncology clinics quickly implemented safety and process enhancements that allowed them to continue caring for cancer patients, according to a new national survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ASTRO Survey Finds Fewer Patient Visits Despite Enhanced COVID-19 Safety Measures

May 21, 2020 — Despite facing challenges such as limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE) following the ...

Time May 21, 2020
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In response to the significant healthcare delivery changes brought on by COVID-19, Varian has launched new capabilities for its Noona software application, a powerful tool designed to engage cancer patients in their care for continuous reporting and symptom monitoring.
News | Radiation Oncology
Varian Launches New Noona Capabilities in Response to COVID-19's Impact on Healthcare

May 21, 2020 — In response to the significant healthcare delivery changes brought on by COVID-19, Varian has launched ...

Time May 21, 2020
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The global radiation therapy market is expected to reach $10.11 billion in 2024, witnessing growth at a CAGR of 3.38%, over the period 2020-2024.
News | Proton Therapy
Radiation Therapy Market Update with Focus on LINAC

May 20, 2020 — ResearchAndMarkets.com has released its latest report, the "Global Radiation Therapy Market with Focus on ...

Time May 20, 2020
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Promising clinical research supports Xoft brain IORT as a viable treatment option for glioblastoma multiforme that may extend patients’ lives
News | Brachytherapy Systems
iCAD Presents Positive New Clinical Data for Xoft Brain IORT

May 19, 2020 — iCAD, Inc. announced positive new clinical data supporting the Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) ...

Time May 19, 2020
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News | Tomotherapy
Accuray Synchrony Wins 2020 MedTech Breakthrough Award

May 19, 2020 — Accuray Incorporated announced that MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization ...

Time May 19, 2020
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In a new study to help oncologists address the challenges COVID-19-positive lung cancer patients present, a team of global lung cancer specialists published a review of lung cancer treatments for patients with COVID-19
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Treatment Guidance for Lung Cancer Patients During COVID-19

May 18, 2020 — Lung cancer patients are at heightened risk for COVID-19 and the reported high mortality rate among lung ...

Time May 18, 2020
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An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy for inoperable brain and spinal tumors is a step closer, thanks to new research led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers at the Canadian Light Source (CLS).
News | Radiation Therapy
Developing Microbeam Radiation Therapy (MRT) for Inoperable Cancer

May 14, 2020 — An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation ...

Time May 14, 2020
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Medical University of South Carolina researchers have developed and validated prediction tools, known as nomograms, that could be used to help prevent delays in the initiation of radiotherapy after surgery for head and neck cancer
News | Radiation Oncology
New Tool Predicts Delays in Post-surgical Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

May 14, 2020 — More than 65,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with head and neck cancer, which most often occurs ...

Time May 14, 2020
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Maximum-intensity projections, transaxial fusion, and PET images of 18F-PSMA1007 (A-C) and 68Ga-PSMA-11 (D-F) PET/CT scans of 67-y-old patient with GS 8 and PSA 4.9 ng/mL. Marked uptake is seen in urinary bladder and left ureter (arrow) on maximum-intensity projection image of 68Ga-PSMA-11 (D), as opposed to nearly negligible 18F-PSMA-1007 urinary excretion (A). Dominant lesion in left prostatic lobe is evident on both scans (arrowheads). However, second lesion is seen in right lobe only on 18F-PSMA-1007 sc
News | Prostate Cancer
Novel Radiotracer Meets Gold Standard for Imaging Prostate Cancer

May 12, 2020 — The novel radiopharmaceutical 18F-PSMA-1007 is both effective and readily available for detecting ...

Time May 12, 2020
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Due to ongoing health concerns related to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as global travel restrictions, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has decided to evolve the Joint AAPM/COMP (Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists) Meeting content into a virtual (completely online) meeting in place of the in-person meeting originally scheduled for July 12-16, 2020, in Vancouver, BC.
News | AAPM
Joint AAPM|COMP Meeting Goes Virtual

May 11, 2020 — Due to ongoing health concerns related to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as global ...

Time May 11, 2020
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is fully operating and continues to lead, conduct and support cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives, according to an editorial by Janet Eary, M.D., and Lalitha Shankar, M.D., Ph.D., published today in the journal Radiology: Imaging Cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology
NCI Cancer Imaging Issues COVID-19 Update

May 8, 2020 — During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is fully operating and continues to lead ...

Time May 08, 2020
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Richard J. Price, Ph.D., of the University of Virginia's School of Medicine and School of Engineering, is using focused soundwaves to overcome the natural 'blood-brain barrier,' which protects the brain from harmful pathogens. Photo courtesy of Dan Addison | UVA Communications
News | Focused Ultrasound Therapy
Focused Ultrasound Opening Brain to Previously Impossible Treatments

May 7, 2020 — University of Virginia researchers are pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to defy the brain's ...

Time May 07, 2020
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Podcast: Impact of COVID-19 on Breast Cancer Treatment with Dr. Andrea Madrigrano
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Kubtec Partners with Surgeons to Address Breast Cancer Patients' Concerns During COVID-19

May 6, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis, impacting all aspects of life and society ...

Time May 06, 2020
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People with cancer who develop COVID-19 are much more likely to die from the disease than those without cancer, according to physician-researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Cancer Patients Face High Mortality from COVID-19

May 5, 2020 — People with cancer who develop COVID-19 are much more likely to die from the disease than those without ...

Time May 05, 2020
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Whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) may aid in the assessment of cancer treatment response in children and youth at much lower levels of radiation than current approaches, suggests a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
News | Pediatric Imaging
MRI Technique Could Reduce Need for Radiation in Measuring Tumor Response to Chemotherapy

May 5, 2020 — Whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) may aid in the assessment of cancer ...

Time May 05, 2020
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News | ASTRO
ASTRO's Annual Meeting Transitions to Digital Format

May 4, 2020 — Although the 2020 ASTRO Annual Meeting is still months away, the American Society for Radiation Oncology ...

Time May 04, 2020
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Figure 1: CT image of lesions in different planes
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Gaining Greater Insights Into Stereotactic Treatments Without Losing Efficiency

The Radiation Oncology department at Missouri’s Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph treats 50-60 patients per day and ...

Time April 30, 2020
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360 Degree View of a 3-D Printed Bolus for Radiation Therapy

The company .decimal at ASTRO showed a 3-D printing technology where radiation therapy (RT) bolus shields can be printed ...

Time April 30, 2020
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