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 therapybrachytherapyimage guided radiation therapy (IGRT)focused ultrasoundstereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.

Technology

December 16, 2011 – MIM Software Inc. said Mobile MIM received its second U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) ...

Time December 16, 2011
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Case Study

At 59, George LaVie (not his real name) faced an uncertain future. Based on rising PSA levels (prostate-specific antigen ...

Time December 15, 2011
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Case Study

As radiation treatments have advanced in complexity, treatment facilities such as the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn ...

Time December 15, 2011
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News

December 12, 2011 — Revenue Cycle Inc. has again been named the official billing/coding consultant to the American ...

Time December 12, 2011
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Feature

Five leading cancer institutions are taking part in the first multi-institutional Phase II study of hypofractionated ...

Time November 23, 2011
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Feature | Constantine A. Mantz, M.D.

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an investigational radiotherapy modality for the treatment of localized ...

Time November 23, 2011
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Videos | Radiation Therapy

Michael L. Steinberg, M.D., incoming president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), presents ...

Time October 18, 2011
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Technology

The 3-D Imaging C-Arm Table from Biodex Medical Systems is designed specifically for brachytherapy seed implantation ...

Time October 18, 2011
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Videos | Proton Therapy

IBA ProteusONE offers uncompromised treatment solutions enabling physicians to leverage the clinical effectiveness of ...

Time October 18, 2011
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News

October 12, 2011 — GE Healthcare showcased a number of new radiation oncology tools at the 53rd annual American Society ...

Time October 12, 2011
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Technology

October 10, 2011 ­­— Varian Medical Systems is introducing a new PremierAssurance program that offers cancer treatment ...

Time October 11, 2011
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Feature | Michael S. Gossman, M.S., DABR and David Coll-Segarra, M.S.

Since their first appearance in medicine in 1969, subcutaneous vascular access ports have been used regularly by ...

Time October 06, 2011
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News

September 26, 2011 — Civco Medical Solutions is hosting a motion management symposium in conjunction with the American ...

Time September 26, 2011
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Case Study

Sponsored by AccurayDr. Lyle Harrison is no stranger to the challenges of delivering healthcare to patients in rural ...

Time September 09, 2011
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Feature | David Shepard, M.D., Director of Medical

In radiation therapy, the use of rotational beam delivery provides greater flexibility in shaping radiation dose ...

Time September 09, 2011
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Feature | V. Elayne Arterbery, M.D., MHSA

Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) for breast cancer is emerging as a newer alternative to whole-breast radiation ...

Time September 09, 2011
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News

September 6, 2011 – Accuray announced the launch of Accuray Exchange in Radiation Oncology (AERO), a global organization ...

Time September 07, 2011
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News

August 25, 2011 — US Oncology Research (USOR) and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) announced that USOR has earned ...

Time August 25, 2011
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News

August 25, 2011 — Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

Time August 27, 2011
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Videos | Radiation Therapy

IBA showcased its noninvasive radiation oncology treatment systems during the American Association of Physicists in ...

Time August 15, 2011
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