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.

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Moffitt Cancer Center engaged in the GE Healthcare Performance Solutions team to improve work and enable additional ...

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August 21, 2009 - A study published in the August 2009 edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology found that non-small ...

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August 19, 2009 - Actual utilization rates for radiation therapy equipment used in freestanding cancer treatment centers ...

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Varian Medical Systems exhibits the RapidArc linear accelerator and BrachyVision Acuros, among other technologies at the ...

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The widespread adoption of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is driving an influx of new tools supporting the ...

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provided further clarification on the existing physician ...

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July 13, 2009 - Purdue University researchers have developed a "homing device" for prostate cancer using by synthesizing ...

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July 8, 2009 - High-Intensity-Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), which uses high-frequency sound waves to heat up tissue, is an ...

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July 1, 2009 - A study published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology revealed that internet-based ...

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June 24, 2009 - Fluke Biomedical announced today the launch of a new and improved website at www.flukebiomedical.com ...

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June 16, 2009 - In testimony before the Listening Panel of the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative ...

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June 10, 2009 - Oncology Metrics llc and RemitDATA Inc. have partnered to create a tool to aid oncology practices in ...

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May 13, 2009 - The biotherapies for cancer treatment may become a $60 billion market in 10 years, doubling in the next ...

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March 17, 2009 - The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) said that Calypso Medical, Standard Imaging and ...

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March 16, 2009 - Frost & Sullivan said it will be naming the recipients of its 2009 Excellence in Medical Technologies & ...

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February 27, 2009 - The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) will present the latest research on treatments for ...

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February 26, 2009 - The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) said it supports the health policy goals presented ...

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February 25, 2009 – The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) has elected Elizabeth M. Gore, M.D. chair of the Full ...

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February 5, 2009 – The presence of a protective pathway meant to shield normal stem cells from DNA damage is the reason ...

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February 5, 2009 - Reporting of radiation therapy details in randomized controlled trials for Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin ...

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