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.

Conference programming for ASTRO20 began today, and runs through October 29 #ASTRO20
News | ASTRO
ASTRO's Exhibit Hall Only Day Draws Over 1,000 Attendees

October 24, 2020 — The American Society of Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting launched its Exhibit Hall ...

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The research evaluates the feasibility of biology-guided radiotherapy to treat metastatic cancer
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2020

October 24, 2020 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as a ...

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AI-powered premium large bore CT scanner offers industry’s largest bore and widest field-of-view
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Canon Medical Showcases New Aquilion Exceed LB CT System at ASTRO20

October 24, 2020 — An estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone. With a ...

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Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to be held October 24-28, 2020, via an interactive virtual platform. The meeting, Global Oncology: Radiation Therapy in a Changing World, will feature reports from the latest clinical trials; panels on global oncology, health disparities and the novel coronavirus; and an immersive attendee experience in a virtual convention center.
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Kicks Off Its Virtual Annual Meeting October 25

October 23, 2020 — Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to ...

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IBA showcases how its Proteus solutions and its network of clinical and industrial partners are shaping the future of proton therapy
News | Proton Therapy
IBA Highlights the Future of Proton Therapy Technologies at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — IBA, a leading provider of proton therapy solutions, will highlight how its Proteus solutions as well ...

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RaySearch Laboratories AB will demo its latest advances in oncology software at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 Annual Meeting
News | Radiation Oncology
RaySearch Presents Further Advances in Machine Learning and Support for Brachytherapy at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — RaySearch will present recent and upcoming enhancements, as well as new functionality, in RayStation ...

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Recommendations address patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

October 22, 2020 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance ...

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On Oct. 21, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tweeted that CMS will delay the Radiation Oncology Model’s launch from Jan. 1 to July 1 
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Responds to CMS Announcement on Delayed Radiation Oncology Model Start Date

October 22, 2020 — In response to the Oct. 21 announcement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

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Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are developing a noninvasive, accurate method to analyze a patient's tumor mutations and biomarkers to determine the best course of treatment.
News | Lung Imaging
Researchers Develop Tool to Better Predict Treatment Course for Lung Cancer

October 19, 2020 — Personalized treatment options for patients with lung cancer have come a long way in the past two ...

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Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering Intelligent Cancer Care during the 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) taking place virtually Oct. 24-31.
News | ASTRO
Varian Highlights Advancements in Intelligent Cancer Care at ASTRO20

October 19, 2020 — Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its ...

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Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System to Kunshan, China. The 15-ton compact accelerator, the heart of the proton therapy system, is the smallest of its kind and will be the first in China.
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Ships the First Compact Accelerator Module to China

October 16, 2020 — Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i ...

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Conducted by the University of Gothenburg, Lund University and the University of South Australia, the preclinical study found that dietary oat bran can offset chronic gastrointestinal damage caused by radiotherapy, contradicting long-held clinical recommendations.
News | Radiation Therapy
High-fiber Diet, Low Level Inflammation Can Help Sidestep Effects of Radiation

October 7, 2020 — Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international ...

Time October 07, 2020
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Microscopic photo of a professionally prepared slide demonstrating breast tissue with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Immuhistochemistry of estrogen receptor positive. Micrograph of breast cancer. Slide shows corresponding length of 1 mm.
News | Breast Imaging
Treating DCIS with Surgery, Radiotherapy Lowers Cancer Risk but Benefits Drop Over Time

October 5, 2020 — A major study of women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) — a breast condition that can become ...

Time October 05, 2020
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ASTRO urges radiation oncology benefits management company eviCore to reconsider a move that requires shorter treatment regimens without regard for physician judgement
News | Radiation Oncology
Benefits Manager Policy Disrupts Patient-physician Decision Making for Breast and Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatments

October 2, 2020 — Radiation oncologists expressed serious concerns about a new private insurance coverage policy that ...

Time October 02, 2020
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he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty Care Models to Improve Quality of Care and Reduce Expenditures (CMS-5527)” final rule.
News | Radiation Oncology
ACR Joins ASTRO in Urging CMS, Congress for Changes to RO Model

September 29, 2020 — On Sept. 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty ...

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Important milestone demonstrates the unrivalled experience, technological innovation and global market leadership of IBA and its clinical partners
News | Proton Therapy
100,000 Patients Treated with IBA Proton Therapy Technology

September 25, 2020 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) announced that more than 100,000 patients have now been treated with ...

Time September 25, 2020
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According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M in 2019 to $17M by 2030.
Feature | Radiation Therapy | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
A Look at Market Growth in the Age of COVID-19

According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M ...

Time September 21, 2020
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Breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to their brains fare better if their metastases are picked up before they begin to cause symptoms, according to a study presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference.
News | Breast Imaging
Spotting Breast Cancer's Spread to the Brain Before Symptoms Could Improve Survival

September 21, 2020 — Breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to their brains fare better if their metastases are ...

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Of all the buzzwords one would have guessed would dominate 2020, few expected it to be “virtual”. We have been virtualizing various aspects of our lives for many years, but the circumstances of this one has moved almost all of our lives into the virtual realm.
Feature | Radiology Education | By Jef Williams
Extracting Value From Virtual Events

Of all the buzzwords one would have guessed would dominate 2020, few expected it to be “virtual”. We have been ...

Time September 18, 2020
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Data from latest research presented at the ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 suggests COVID-19 pandemic halts cancer care and damages oncologists' wellbeing
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Study Suggests COVID-19 Pandemic Halted Cancer Care

September 17, 2020 — Delays and cancellation of cancer treatments and other safety measures undertaken to minimize the ...

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