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.

From basic research to clinical application: Research team at the University of Konstanz receives Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council for the development of a novel liquid dosimeter
News | Radiation Therapy
Better Quality Control in Radiotherapy

January 19, 2024 — Treating tumors is a global health issue. In radiotherapy, radiation is used to destroy tumor cells ...

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The growing emphasis on personalized treatment plans based on a patient’s unique genetic profile and tumor characteristics aims to optimize treatment outcomes while minimizing side effects, and this technology is being used in pediatric oncology. Getty Images
Feature | Radiation Oncology | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Special Report: Radiation Oncology Takeaways from RSNA23

Over the past several years, technological advancements have driven the development of more precise and targeted ...

Time January 16, 2024
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Artificial intelligence in oncology uses deep learning algorithms to analyze medical images and genomic data to detect cancer at an early stage, predict patient outcomes, and personalize treatment plans. It helps radiologists in diagnosing cancer accurately by analyzing medical images.
Feature | Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market to Hit $9.16 Billion by 2031, Per New Report

Coherent Market Insights has recently published a report, titled, Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market, By ...

Time January 12, 2024
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The CMS has established a national payment rate for RefleXion's SCINTIX® biology-guided radiotherapy using CMS' New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification pathway, reserved for new procedures not represented in existing reimbursement claims data. The new codes and payment are expected to facilitate clinical adoption of the novel cancer treatment option. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Radiation Therapy
CMS Assigns Accretive Reimbursement for RefleXion’s Breakthrough SCINTIX Therapy

January 12, 2024 — RefleXion Medical, Inc., a therapeutic oncology company, announced that the Centers for Medicare and ...

Time January 12, 2024
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Beam line of the proton therapy system (left) with opened Aurora-PT system (i.e. in-beam MRI (middle) and patient couch (right))
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
World’s First Prototype for Real-time Tracking of Moving Tumors Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging During Proton Therapy Goes into Scientific Application

January 11, 2024 — On January 9th, 2024, a scientific prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy was inaugurated in Dresden ...

Time January 11, 2024
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
VIDEO: The Advantages of Using Power Doppler Sonography on the Prostate to Screen for Tumors

In Part 2 of this 3-part video series on recent advancements in diagnostic radiology, current editorial advisory board ...

Time January 09, 2024
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Mayo Clinic’s PSMA Alpha-PET DoubLET platform allows for imaging and targeted therapy with alpha and/or beta-particle radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) using a novel 64/67Cu and 203/212Pb double chelator design
News | Prostate Cancer
Perspective Therapeutics Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Mayo Clinic for New Radiopharmaceutical Platform for Prostate Cancer Treatment

January 5, 2024 — Perspective Therapeutics, Inc., announced that it has entered into a patent license agreement with ...

Time January 05, 2024
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10-year multi-disciplinary oncology partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Varian and Nova Scotia Health to improve clinical outcomes and drive value across the health system
News | Radiation Oncology
Varian and Nova Scotia Health Form First Multi-disciplinary Oncology Partnership to Catalyze Advancements in Cancer Care

January 4, 2024 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, and Nova Scotia Health have formed an unprecedented 10-year, ...

Time January 04, 2024
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RaySearch Laboratories AB announced the launch of RayStation* 2024A, the latest version of the company’s comprehensive treatment planning system. The new version brings several enhancements to important clinical workflows. 
News | Treatment Planning
RaySearch releases RayStation 2024A

January 3, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced the launch of RayStation* 2024A, the latest version of the company ...

Time January 03, 2024
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) celebrated the opening of a $100 million, 55,000 square foot proton therapy center
News | Radiation Therapy
Central Ohio’s First Proton Therapy Center Opens to Treat Children and Adults

December 27, 2023 — Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G ...

Time December 27, 2023
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The teams from KCPI and Mevion gather to celebrate the first patient treatment. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Kansas City Proton Institute Begins Cancer Treatments with Advanced MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System

December 26, 2023 — Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), the first physician-led proton therapy center in the Midwest ...

Time December 26, 2023
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Large multimodal foundation model for radiation oncology
News | Radiation Oncology
Artificial General Intelligence for Radiation Oncology

December 20, 2023 — An estimated 600,000 people in the United States succumb to cancer every year. Beyond surgery ...

Time December 20, 2023
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Physicians at medical practices affiliated with Solaris Health, the nation’s leading healthcare management company in the Physicians at medical practices affiliated with Solaris Health, the nation’s leading healthcare management company in the urological field, are the first throughout the country to provide a new technology that substantially enhances safety for patients undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer
News | Prostate Cancer
Advanced Radiation Centers of New York Pioneers the First Commercial U.S. Implantation of a Biodegradable Balloon Spacer That Will Revolutionize Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

December 19, 2023 — Prostate cancer patients treated at Advanced Radiation Centers of New York (ARC) became the first in ...

Time December 19, 2023
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
VIDEO: Using 3-D Doppler Imaging and Other Advancements in Diagnostic Radiology

Imaging advancements, including 3D Doppler imaging to detect cancers in numerous organs, are used to accurately guide ...

Time December 12, 2023
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Rigging of the Cyclone 30XP in Poland completed with a further two sites in Germany and France already operational
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
IBA Pioneers Theranostic Advancements, Empowering the Market to Produce Astatine-211

December 12, 2023 — IBA, a world leader in particle accelerator technology and of radiopharmaceutical production ...

Time December 12, 2023
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GT Medical Technologies CEO Matthew Likens
News | Brachytherapy Systems
GT Medical Technologies, Inc. Agrees to Acquire Radioactive Seed Assets from Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.

December 12, 2023 — GT Medical Technologies, Inc., a medical device company with a corporate purpose of improving the ...

Time December 12, 2023
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TeleDaaS revolutionizes radiopharmaceutical research by delivering highly scalable, clinical-grade dosimetry to accelerate cancer treatment breakthroughs 
News | Treatment Planning
TeleDaaS Launches as Premier Provider of Dosimetry as a Service for Clinical Research Organizations

November 26, 2023 — TeleDaaS, PLLC, a leading dosimetry-as-a-service provider, made its official debut today at the ...

Time November 26, 2023
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Elekta wins public tender to deliver several Harmony linear accelerators to help meet demand for cancer treatments
News | Linear Accelerators
Elekta Continues to Support Ukrainian Cancer Patients with Latest Radiation Therapy Equipment

October 25, 2023 — A new order for several Elekta Harmony linear accelerators (linacs) in Ukraine will complement the ...

Time October 25, 2023
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Clinics and cancer patients to benefit through access to wider range of precise and effective brachytherapy cancer treatment
News | Brachytherapy Systems
Elekta Expands Market and Treatment Application of Brachytherapy with Acquisition of iCAD, Inc.’s Xoft Business

October 23, 2023 — Elekta announced it has acquired the Xoft business from iCAD, Inc. through an asset acquisition. By ...

Time October 23, 2023
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Comprehensive restoration of legacy machine offers the opportunity for sustainable solution
News | Proton Therapy
IBA Plans Total System Restoration on its First-ever Proton Therapy Installation

October 23, 2023 — IBA, a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of proton ...

Time October 23, 2023
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