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.

Kathryn Mittauer, Ph.D., lead physicist for the MR-guided radiation therapy program with Miami Cancer Institute and Nema Bassiri, Ph.D., radiation oncology physicist with Miami Cancer Institute
News | Radiation Therapy
Study Reveals High Accuracy of MR-guided Radiotherapy for Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery

October 5, 2023 — A new study, led by radiation oncology physicists at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health ...

Time October 05, 2023
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At the annual meeting of ASTRO, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, MSK Radiation Oncology Department Chair Dr. Simon Powell was honored with ASTRO’s highest honor, the Gold Medal Award.
News | Radiation Therapy
Advances from MSK Researchers Reported at 2023 ASTRO Meeting

October 5, 2023 — Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) were recognized for their achievements ...

Time October 05, 2023
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Mevion and RaySearch re-imagine novel solutions to advance the use of emerging proton therapy technologies
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion and RaySearch: A Synergy of Innovation Transforming Proton Therapy

October 3, 2023 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading global provider of compact proton therapy solutions, and RaySearch ...

Time October 03, 2023
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Featuring presentations on novel combination therapies and analytical methods
News | Radiology Business
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASTRO 2023 Special Edition

October 3, 2023 — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest ...

Time October 03, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 03, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 03, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 02, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 02, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 01, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 29, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 01, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 01, 2023
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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 ...

Time October 01, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 29, 2023
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RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy
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 ...

Time September 28, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 27, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 27, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 26, 2023
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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) ...

Time September 22, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 21, 2023
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