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.

Randomized phase III trial indicates SBRT is an option for patients ineligible for other local therapies
News | Radiation Oncology
Adding Radiation to Systemic Therapy Extends Overall Survival for Patients with Advanced Liver Cancer

October 24, 2022 — Adding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend ...

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Machine-learning method identifies rapid drops in patients’ activity levels to signal need for additional care
News | Artificial Intelligence
AI Model Using Daily Step Counts Predicts Unplanned Hospitalizations During Cancer Therapy

October 24, 2022 — An artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by researchers can predict the likelihood that a ...

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Phase II trial suggests radiation could ward off complications of bone lesions and extend overall survival for patients with advanced cancers
News | Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy for High-risk, Asymptomatic Bone Metastases May Prevent Pain and Prolong Life

October 23, 2022 — Treating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and ...

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Randomized, phase III clinical trial finds patients who are educated about technical aspects of care less likely to report high levels of anxiety
News | Radiation Therapy
Medical Physicist Consults with Patients can Help Reduce Anxiety and Increase Satisfaction with Radiation Care

October 23, 2022 — Meeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered ...

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Ultra-high dose-rate radiation treatment found safe and effective for pain relief in small trial of patients with metastatic cancer
News | Proton Therapy
FLASH Radiation Therapy Shows Promise in First-in-human Trial

October 23, 2022 — FLASH radiation treatment – which delivers therapeutic doses of radiation in a fraction of a second – ...

Time October 23, 2022
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Phase III study provides randomized evidence of equivalent outcomes and side effects with 5 vs. 8 weeks of radiation for high-risk disease
News | Prostate Cancer
Shortened Course of Radiation Therapy Safe and Effective for Men with High-risk Prostate Cancer

October 23, 2022 — A new randomized study confirms that men with high-risk prostate cancer can be treated with five ...

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Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, is highlighting its portfolio of intelligent, end-to-end imaging and cancer care technologies and services during the 2022 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting
News | Proton Therapy
Together with Siemens Healthineers, Varian Showcases Technologies and Services Spanning the Full Cancer Care Continuum at ASTRO 2022

October 21, 2022 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, is highlighting its portfolio of intelligent, end-to-end ...

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Clinical outcome oral presentations on SMART Pancreas and MIRAGE prostate studies Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, is highlighting its portfolio of intelligent, end-to-end imaging and cancer care technologies and services during the 2022 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting
News | Radiation Therapy
MRIdian Clinical Studies and Initial MRIdian A3i Clinical Experience to be Highlighted at ASTRO 2022

October 21, 2022 — ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY) today announced that the company's MRIdian MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy ...

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Study highlights gender disparity in how frequently doctors and clinical trials assess the impact of treatment on sexual health
News | Clinical Case Studies
Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Often Unaddressed with Female Patients

October 21, 2022 — A new study finds that sexual side effects of cancer treatment are discussed far less frequently with ...

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Mirion Technologies, Inc., a global provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions to the medical, nuclear, defense, and research end markets, today announced the appointment of Michael Rossi as the President of Mirion Medical. Michael will report directly to Mirion’s CEO, Tom Logan, who had been acting as President of the business segment.
News | Quality Assurance (QA)
Mirion Technologies Appoints Michael Rossi as President of Mirion Medical

October 7, 2022 — Mirion Technologies, Inc., a global provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis and ...

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Program details on keynote addresses, distinguished awards and late-breaking abstracts are being provided by program planners of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, set for October 23-26, in San Antonio, TX.
News | ASTRO
Looking Ahead to ASTRO: Keynotes, Awards and Scientific Session Updates

October 6, 2022 ‑— Ahead of the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), set for ...

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VeraForm can be adapted to the demands of the patient’s anatomy. A simple pattern can be created using as much or as little material as needed, leaving a highly identifiable 3-D mark.
News | Radiation Therapy
Radformation and Videra Surgical Collaborate to Improve Post-Surgical Radiation Therapy

September 29, 2022 — Radformation Inc and Videra Surgical are pleased to announce a collaboration integrating Videra ...

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The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ASTRO) will take place October 23-26, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
News | ASTRO
ASTRO 2022 Set for San Antonio with Focus on AI and EI

The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will take place October 23-26, at the ...

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Cleveland Clinic received a $7.9 million five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to form one of three national centers as part of the newly established Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network (ROBIN). Timothy Chan, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology, will serve as primary investigator of Cleveland Clinic’s ROBIN center. Image courtesy of Cleveland Clinic
News | Radiation Oncology
Cleveland Clinic receives $7.9 million grant from National Institutes of Health to form Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network (ROBIN)

September 26, 2022 — Cleveland Clinic received a $7.9 million five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute at the ...

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Each therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliver a precise, targeted dose of radiation. The radiation immediately begins targeting tumor cells in the area where the tumor is most likely to recur.
News | Radiation Therapy
New Radiation Therapy Delays Brain Cancer Regrowth, Protects Healthy Tissue

September 20, 2022 — UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in San Diego to offer a new, highly targeted and ...

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Karla Santos-de-Frutos and Nabil Djouder in the lab. Image coutesy of Antonio Tabernero. CNIO
News | Radiation Therapy
Discovered Key Mechanisms to Improve Intestinal Regeneration and Alleviate the Side Effects of Radiotherapy

September 15, 2022 — The intestine is very susceptible and is affected by the harsh conditions caused by DNA-altering ...

Time September 15, 2022
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RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, has placed an order for RayStation treatment planning system.
News | Treatment Planning
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Canada selects RayStation

September 12, 2022 — Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada’s largest hospitals, offers a highly specialized ...

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Patients with detectable PSA (0.2-2.0 ng/mL) post-prostatectomy considered for salvage radiotherapy undergoing 18F-DCFPyl PSMA PET/CT staging. Image created by M.Ng et al, GenesisCare, Melbourne, Australia.
News | Prostate Cancer
New Research Shows PSMA PET/CT Imaging Changes Management for Close to 50% of Prostate Cancer Patients

September 8, 2022 — In prostate cancer patients experiencing recurrence following a radical prostatectomy, imaging with ...

Time September 08, 2022
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Accuray Will Anchor Hub That Will Unite Companies From the MedTech, Pharma and Biosciences Sectors, Physicians and Scientists
News | Radiology Business
Accuray Partners with Swiss-based Genolier Innovation Hub to Bring Medical and Technological Advances to Patients Faster

September 7, 2022 — Accuray Incorporated announced the company is joining forces with Genolier Innovation Hub, a fully ...

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A key milestone and partnership for the clinical implementation of upright radiotherapy has been announced. RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) and Leo Cancer Care in Horley, Great Britain, are joining forces to offer a streamlined treatment planning solution for upright treatments
News | Radiation Therapy
RaySearch and Leo Cancer Care Join Forces to Enable Upright Radiotherapy

September 2, 2022 — A key milestone and partnership for the clinical implementation of upright radiotherapy has been ...

Time September 02, 2022
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