Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 120

iCAD system treats 1st patient in Australia

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD said the first early-stage breast cancer patient was treated in Australia with intraoperative radiation therapy using the company's Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy system.

April 30, 2017

USPSTF seeks comment on pancreatic cancer guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a draft research plan on screening for pancreatic cancer.

April 30, 2017

Accuray posts Q3 results, taps new CCO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology firm Accuray posted declines in its Q3 revenue and net profit and also announced a new executive position, chief commercial officer (CCO).

April 27, 2017

Varian adds to revenues in Q2

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Revenue growth in its Oncology Systems business propelled radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems to higher levels in the company's second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

April 26, 2017

SPECT/CT can solve renal cell carcinoma diagnosis conundrum

By Wayne Forrest

By turning to a SPECT/CT scan with technetium-99m sestamibi, clinicians can overcome inconclusive or suspicious CT or MRI results and are better able to characterize and diagnose renal cell carcinoma, according to a study published in the April issue of Clinical Nuclear Medicine.

April 26, 2017

iCAD to highlight Xoft clinical results at ABS

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD plans to highlight clinical results regarding the use of its Xoft Axxent brachytherapy system for intraoperative radiation therapy at the upcoming American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) meeting in Boston.

April 19, 2017