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.

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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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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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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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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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 ...

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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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 ...

Time September 21, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 20, 2023
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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 ...

Time September 13, 2023
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Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, a renowned leader in radiation oncology, is joining NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of brachytherapy and vice chair for academic and faculty affairs
News | Radiation Oncology
Renowned Radiation Oncologist Joins NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as Vice Chair for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Director of Brachytherapy

September 12, 2023 — Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, a renowned leader in radiation oncology, is joining NYU Langone’s ...

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Nina D’Abreo, MD, has been named as chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center–Sunset Park
News | Radiation Oncology
Physician Scientist Named Division Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center–Sunset Park

September 6, 2023 — Nina D’Abreo, MD, has been named as chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU ...

Time September 06, 2023
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Dr. Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, and IAEA’s Director General, Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi meet in Stockholm to discuss reducing the global cancer burden
News | Radiation Oncology
Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Partner to Improve Access to Cancer Care in Underserved Countries

August 30, 2023 — Elekta and the IAEA have signed a partnership agreement to jointly pursue common interests, including ...

Time August 30, 2023
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