Radiation Therapy

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.

Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation
October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of
Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation
October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with…
Short-course Radiation as Effective as Standard Treatment for Patients Who Opt for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
October 1, 2023 — In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent
High-dose Radiation Offers New Treatment Option for Older Patients with Inoperable Kidney Tumors
October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with
SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer
September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk,

News | ASTRO

Multi-Institutional Study Data Presented at ASTRO 2023 Builds Upon Growing Evidence of GammaTile for Patients with Brain Tumors

October 3, 2023 — Medical device company GT Medical Technologies, Inc. announced interim findings of a multi ...

October 03, 2023

Study finds CT simulation scans may not always be needed for simple plans

News | Computed Tomography (CT)

Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation

October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to ...

October 03, 2023

Findings suggest levels of circulating tumor DNA are more important than the number of lesions in determining disease burden

News | Lung Imaging

Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation

October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has ...

October 02, 2023

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Videos | Radiation Therapy

Talking Trends: Perfect Balance with Elekta Harmony

Elekta’s latest linear accelerator, Harmony, is designed to provide a productive and versatile radiotherapy solution for ...

February 16, 2022

Shorter treatment course found as effective as longer schedule for people with non-HPV-related locally advanced disease

News | Radiation Therapy

Accelerated Radiation Treatment Could Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Patient Burden in Low- and Middle-income Countries

October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income ...

October 02, 2023

Findings suggest clinical navigators could help mitigate health inequities

News | Prostate Cancer

Precision Medicine Navigators Increase Genomic Testing Rates for Black Patients with Prostate Cancer

October 1, 2023 — The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the ...

October 01, 2023

Introducing five new product iterations across the entire portfolio

News | Radiation Therapy

Together with Siemens Healthineers, Varian Demonstrates Commitment to Embracing Innovation and Enhancing Outcomes at ASTRO 2023

September 29, 2023 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, is showcasing technologies that reflect its continued ...

September 29, 2023

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Blog | Artificial Intelligence

BLOG: Auto-Segmentation in Radiation Oncology: Things to Consider

Automation is transforming the way we practice radiation oncology and advancing the standard of patient care. There have ...

June 07, 2021

First randomized study shows accelerated treatment saves patients time and money and reduces treatment breaks

News | Women's Health

Short-course Radiation as Effective as Standard Treatment for Patients Who Opt for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

October 1, 2023 — In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast ...

October 01, 2023

Multi-center study achieves durable local control and cancer-specific survival after stereotactic radiation treatment

News | Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

High-dose Radiation Offers New Treatment Option for Older Patients with Inoperable Kidney Tumors

October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted ...

October 01, 2023

Study points to options to improve quality of life for patients whose cancer is cured with chemoradiation

News | Women's Health

Sexual Activity and Vaginal Dilation Associated with Fewer Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

October 1, 2023 — People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical ...

October 01, 2023

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Videos | Information Technology

Talking Trends with Elekta

Treating cancer effectively often includes a combination of patient therapies. In recent years, technology advancements ...

December 01, 2020

Phase III trial finds fewer, higher doses cut treatment time while maintaining high rates of cure

News | Prostate Cancer

SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer

September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer ...

September 29, 2023

News | Radiation Therapy

RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy and Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2023 Meeting

September 28, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, announced the company will showcase the ...

September 28, 2023

Mevion Medical Systems to showcase the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System, a revolutionary patient-centric proton therapy solution designed to FIT in a conventional LINAC vault

News | Proton Therapy

Re-Imagine Proton Therapy: Mevion Breaks Down Barriers at ASTRO 2023

September 28, 2023 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact single-room proton therapy systems, will ...

September 28, 2023

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Figure 1: CT image of lesions in different planes

Case Study | Radiation Oncology

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 ...

April 30, 2020

Researchers seek new ways to treat prostate cancer using relugolix in combination with radiation therapy

News | Radiation Therapy

Winners of the ASTRO-Sumitomo Pharma-Pfizer Alliance New Combination Therapy Challenge Announced

September 27, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced the three winning research proposals ...

September 27, 2023

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy

News | Breast Imaging

Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors

September 27, 2023 — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two ...

September 27, 2023

Howard Sandler, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncology Department Chair at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA), will take the helm as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology during ASTRO 2023, to be held October 1-4 in San Diego, CA.

Feature | ASTRO | By Christine Book

Leadership Spotlight: ASTRO Incoming President Discusses Top Priorities, Key Advancements

September 26, 2023 — Ahead of the 65th American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023, ITN’s ...

September 26, 2023

62-year-old with serum PSA level of 4.11 ng/mL. Prostate MRI shows lesion in left mid anterior transition zone

News | Prostate Cancer

PI-RADS 2.0 vs. 2.1—Prostate Cancer Upgrade, Downgrade Rates

September 22, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) ...

September 22, 2023

The radiation oncology community lost a leader this past summer, with the passing of Jay Loeffler, MD, FACR, FASTRO

Feature | Radiation Oncology

In Memoriam: Jay Loeffler, MD, FACR, FASTRO

The radiation oncology community lost a leader this past summer, with the passing of Jay Loeffler, MD, FACR, FASTRO. He ...

September 21, 2023

Advancements in research, technology and partnerships are combining to enhance availability and access

Feature | Proton Therapy | By Christine Book

Targeting Cancer, Tracking Collaboration: A Progress Report on Proton Therapy

An overview of significant developments in proton therapy, over just the past six months, reinforces the pace of ...

September 21, 2023

This molecule may significantly expand the patient population eligible for SCINTIX therapy to patients with solid tumor cancers of any stage in a manner that may improve both outcomes and procedural workflow

News | Radiation Therapy

RefleXion Acquires Global Rights to Radiopharmaceutical Molecule from 3B Pharmaceuticals to Treat High Unmet Need Cancers

September 20, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, Inc., a therapeutic oncology company and 3B Pharmaceuticals (3BP) GmbH, a ...

September 20, 2023

Patients treated with IMRT had lower rates of toxicity to lungs and less radiation to the heart compared to conventional chemoradiation

News | Radiation Oncology

Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy Provides Long-term Benefits to Patients with Locally Advanced Lung Cancer

September 13, 2023 — Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) should be the preferred choice when treating patients ...

September 13, 2023