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.

Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO of Sectra
News | Information Technology
Sectra extends medical diagnostics business to include genomics IT

September 1, 2022 — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra is initiating a new business unit ...

Time September 01, 2022
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By combining the portfolios of both companies, IBA Dosimetry and ScandiDos can accomplish this vision, offering an increasingly extensive suite of products that provide a consistent solution for all aspects of radiotherapy quality assurance.
News | Radiation Therapy
IBA and ScandiDos Form Strategic Alliance to Increase Access to Safe Radiotherapy

September 1, 2022 — IBA S.A., a leader in particle accelerator technology and a leader in dosimetry quality assurance ...

Time September 01, 2022
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ASTRO’s first guideline for lower-grade glioma outlines best practices for patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for IDH-Mutant Glioma

August 31, 2022 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides ...

Time August 31, 2022
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Three machine deal expands potential of biology-guided radiotherapy to Pacific Northwest
News | PET Imaging
RefleXion Announces Multi System Contract with Select Healthcare

August 30, 2022 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT), a ...

Time August 30, 2022
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of Directors Chair Laura A. Dawson, MD, FASTRO, in response to the recent final rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) that indefinitely delays the start of an alternative payment model for radiation oncology (the RO Model)
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Emphasizes Support for Value-Based Care as CMS Final Rule Confirms Indefinite Delay to RO Model

August 29, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of ...

Time August 29, 2022
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News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Announces Supply Agreement with Aktis Oncology, Inc. for Alpha-Emitting Therapeutic Radioisotope Actinium-225 (Ac-225)

August 26, 2022 — NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and ...

Time August 25, 2022
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Dr. Monowar Aziz (left), Dr. Ping Wang (middle) and Dr. Max Brenner (right) recently received a $3.8 million grant to study sepsis and radiation. (Credit: Northwell Health)
News | Radiation Therapy
NIH awards Feinstein Institutes $3.8M to Study Radiation Exposure and Sepsis

August 24, 2022 — Terrorism, acts of war, nuclear power plant malfunctions; the risk of massive radiation exposure is ...

Time August 24, 2022
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This agreement brings together the complementary research and development expertise of both institutions to advance innovative intellectual property from MD Anderson to improve the delivery of radiation therapy for patients with cancer
News | Radiation Therapy
MD Anderson and Empyrean Announce Agreement to Develop Novel Radiation Therapy Technologies

August 24, 2022 — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Empyrean Medical Systems, Inc. today announced ...

Time August 24, 2022
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The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award $23 million to four academic institutions to establish centers of excellence that will conduct research on the role of telehealth in delivering cancer-related healthcare, a practice that became more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News | Teleradiology
NIH Awards $23 Million to Establish Centers of Excellence to Study Telehealth for Cancer Care

August 24, 2022 — The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award $23 million to ...

Time August 24, 2022
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Elekta announced that it has received CE mark for its Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery platform.
News | Radiation Therapy
Elekta’s New Radiosurgery System, Elekta Esprit, Receives CE Mark

August 23, 2022 — Elekta announced that it has received CE mark for its Elekta Esprit, a new Leksell Gamma Knife ...

Time August 23, 2022
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Ms Preetha Reddy (Executive Vice Chairman AHEL), Dr Prathap Reddy (Chairman AHEL), Olivier Legrain (CEO IBA) & Dr Rakesh Jalali (Clinical Director APCC)
News | Proton Therapy
IBA and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Sign a Collaboration Agreement to Provide Proton Therapy Training and Education Programs in Asia

August 19, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the ...

Time August 19, 2022
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Recently published research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center demonstrated that cancer patients who live in rural areas experience higher mortality rates than nonrural cancer patients, among those receiving radiation treatment
News | Radiation Therapy
Rural Cancer Patients Undergo Less Radiation Treatment and Experience Poorer Outcomes

August 19, 2022 — Recently published research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center demonstrated that cancer patients who live ...

Time August 19, 2022
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The Molli device features the smallest localization marker on the market that precisely marks where tumors are located prior to breast cancer surgery, helping the surgeon remove them more efficiently and improving the patient’s overall experience
News | Breast Imaging
The Christ Hospital Health Network Simplifies Breast Cancer Surgery With Molli

August 19, 2022 — The Christ Hospital Health Network, known for providing the best, most compassionate care for its ...

Time August 19, 2022
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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Prostate Cancer
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 16, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 16, 2022
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With Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic® Deep Inspiration Breath Hold module, clinicians are able to correlate internal and external anatomy, revealing any misalignment that may otherwise remain undetected. (Source: Brainlab)
News | Breast Imaging
Breast Cancer Patients Now Have New Radiation Treatment Option that Visualizes the Heart and Addresses Co-Morbidities

August 15, 2022 — Brainlab announced the first group of breast cancer patients treated in United States with the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 15, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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Radiology product comparison charts aid in buying decisions
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10 ITN Comparison Charts

Did you know that Imaging Technology News (ITN) maintains more than 40 comparison charts of product specifications from ...

Time August 12, 2022
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Monica Bertagnolli, MD
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Applauds Appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as National Cancer Institute director

August 12, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today expressed its support for President Joseph R ...

Time August 12, 2022
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Research has potential to address significant unmet need, identify biomarkers that determine response to treatment
News | Lung Imaging
Mount Sinai Awarded Three-Year Grant to Explore Therapeutic Approaches to KRAS Mutant Lung Tumors

August 10, 2022 — Mount Sinai is leading a team of lung cancer researchers that has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 ...

Time August 10, 2022
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Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD software to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of prostate cancer detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx).
News | Prostate Cancer
Bot Image Receives FDA Clearance for Artificial Intelligence Software Used in Detection and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

August 9, 2022 — Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD ...

Time August 09, 2022
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