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.

Successful completion of contractual site acceptance tests, with 70 MeV cyclotron now fully operational
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
iThemba LABS ready to start production of Strontium-82 and Germanium-68 using IBA Cyclone 70

January 23, 2024 — IBA, a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of ...

Time January 23, 2024
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Quibim announced it has added an industry-leading cancer detection capability to its prostate tool based on artificial intelligence (AI).
News | Artificial Intelligence
Quibim Adds Cancer Detection Capability to Prostate AI Product

January 23, 2024 — Quibim announced it has added an industry-leading cancer detection capability to its prostate tool ...

Time January 22, 2024
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From basic research to clinical application: Research team at the University of Konstanz receives Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council for the development of a novel liquid dosimeter
News | Radiation Therapy
Better Quality Control in Radiotherapy

January 19, 2024 — Treating tumors is a global health issue. In radiotherapy, radiation is used to destroy tumor cells ...

Time January 19, 2024
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I think you could say the RSNA annual meeting is back.
Blog | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Words We All Wanted to Hear: “RSNA is Back”

“I think you could say the RSNA annual meeting is back. We had 40,000 attendees, 700 companies, over 400,000 square feet ...

Time January 19, 2024
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The growing emphasis on personalized treatment plans based on a patient’s unique genetic profile and tumor characteristics aims to optimize treatment outcomes while minimizing side effects, and this technology is being used in pediatric oncology. Getty Images
Feature | Radiation Oncology | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Special Report: Radiation Oncology Takeaways from RSNA23

Over the past several years, technological advancements have driven the development of more precise and targeted ...

Time January 16, 2024
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Artificial intelligence in oncology uses deep learning algorithms to analyze medical images and genomic data to detect cancer at an early stage, predict patient outcomes, and personalize treatment plans. It helps radiologists in diagnosing cancer accurately by analyzing medical images.
Feature | Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market to Hit $9.16 Billion by 2031, Per New Report

Coherent Market Insights has recently published a report, titled, Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market, By ...

Time January 12, 2024
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The CMS has established a national payment rate for RefleXion's SCINTIX® biology-guided radiotherapy using CMS' New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification pathway, reserved for new procedures not represented in existing reimbursement claims data. The new codes and payment are expected to facilitate clinical adoption of the novel cancer treatment option. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Radiation Therapy
CMS Assigns Accretive Reimbursement for RefleXion’s Breakthrough SCINTIX Therapy

January 12, 2024 — RefleXion Medical, Inc., a therapeutic oncology company, announced that the Centers for Medicare and ...

Time January 12, 2024
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Beam line of the proton therapy system (left) with opened Aurora-PT system (i.e. in-beam MRI (middle) and patient couch (right))
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
World’s First Prototype for Real-time Tracking of Moving Tumors Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging During Proton Therapy Goes into Scientific Application

January 11, 2024 — On January 9th, 2024, a scientific prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy was inaugurated in Dresden ...

Time January 11, 2024
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Paige, a global leader in end-to-end digital pathology solutions and clinical AI applications, today announced the release of a groundbreaking product developed from Paige’s Pathology Foundation Model, Virchow.
News | Digital Pathology
Paige Unveils Game-Changing AI That Revolutionizes Cancer Detection Across Multiple Tissue Types

January 9, 2024 — Paige, a global leader in end-to-end digital pathology solutions and clinical AI applications, today ...

Time January 09, 2024
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Laura Thevenot
News | ASTRO
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) CEO Laura Thevenot Announces 2024 Retirement

January 9, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire ...

Time January 09, 2024
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
VIDEO: The Advantages of Using Power Doppler Sonography on the Prostate to Screen for Tumors

In Part 2 of this 3-part video series on recent advancements in diagnostic radiology, current editorial advisory board ...

Time January 09, 2024
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The anticipated acquisition aligns to GE HealthCare’s precision care strategy with the goal of strengthening the company’s digital solutions across care pathways
News | Radiology Business
GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software

January 8, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire MIM Software, a global provider of ...

Time January 08, 2024
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Mayo Clinic’s PSMA Alpha-PET DoubLET platform allows for imaging and targeted therapy with alpha and/or beta-particle radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) using a novel 64/67Cu and 203/212Pb double chelator design
News | Prostate Cancer
Perspective Therapeutics Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Mayo Clinic for New Radiopharmaceutical Platform for Prostate Cancer Treatment

January 5, 2024 — Perspective Therapeutics, Inc., announced that it has entered into a patent license agreement with ...

Time January 05, 2024
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10-year multi-disciplinary oncology partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Varian and Nova Scotia Health to improve clinical outcomes and drive value across the health system
News | Radiation Oncology
Varian and Nova Scotia Health Form First Multi-disciplinary Oncology Partnership to Catalyze Advancements in Cancer Care

January 4, 2024 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, and Nova Scotia Health have formed an unprecedented 10-year, ...

Time January 04, 2024
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RaySearch Laboratories AB announced the launch of RayStation* 2024A, the latest version of the company’s comprehensive treatment planning system. The new version brings several enhancements to important clinical workflows. 
News | Treatment Planning
RaySearch releases RayStation 2024A

January 3, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced the launch of RayStation* 2024A, the latest version of the company ...

Time January 03, 2024
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The Imaging Technology News team has put together a gallery that includes photos of the wide range of medical imaging technologies, scientific sessions, educational courses and meeting highlights in the technical exhibit hall floor, AI Showcase, Discovery Theater and throughout session rooms at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2023 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
Feature | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Images and Newsmakers: ITN's RSNA 2023 Photo Gallery

The Imaging Technology News team has put together a photo gallery that includes photos of the wide range of medical ...

Time January 03, 2024
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A Top 10 look at ITN's most-read content in December 2023
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
December's Top 10 Most-read Content

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

Time January 02, 2024
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) celebrated the opening of a $100 million, 55,000 square foot proton therapy center
News | Radiation Therapy
Central Ohio’s First Proton Therapy Center Opens to Treat Children and Adults

December 27, 2023 — Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G ...

Time December 27, 2023
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48-year-old woman with recurrent ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in left breast
News | Breast Imaging
Screening DBT Performance Based on Years Since Breast Cancer Diagnosis

December 26, 2023 — Results published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) support mammographic surveillance ...

Time December 26, 2023
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The teams from KCPI and Mevion gather to celebrate the first patient treatment. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Kansas City Proton Institute Begins Cancer Treatments with Advanced MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System

December 26, 2023 — Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), the first physician-led proton therapy center in the Midwest ...

Time December 26, 2023
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