Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 147

ASTRO: Shorter RT works for low-risk prostate cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) yields similar rates of cure and side effects compared to conventional RT in men with low-risk prostate cancer, according to a study presented on Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio.
October 20, 2015
Elekta raises funds for women with breast cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta said that it raised $29,000 at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting to support uninsured women with breast cancer.
October 20, 2015
Varian expects drop in earnings for fiscal 2015
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian expects to report lower earnings for fiscal 2015 than previously predicted in its earnings report for the third quarter of the fiscal year.
October 19, 2015
Mevion, Washington University expand partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Proton therapy developer Mevion Medical Systems is expanding its collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis to study Mevion's HyperScan pencil-beam scanning technology.
October 19, 2015
Shortened RT for prostate cancer may not be better
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) isn't necessarily better for prostate cancer patients than conventional radiation therapy protocols -- and it may result in worse outcomes for patients with pre-existing urinary tract problems.
October 19, 2015
ASTRO: Use patient feedback for better outcomes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced cancer patients have better quality of life and reduced healthcare costs when radiation therapy and palliative care are coordinated and based on patient-reported feedback, according to research presented at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.
October 18, 2015
ASTRO: APBI works as well as whole-breast irradiation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) using multicatheter brachytherapy after breast-conserving surgery is as effective as whole-breast irradiation for low-risk patients, according to research presented at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.
October 18, 2015
GE unveils new CT simulator at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has unveiled a new CT simulator for radiation therapy at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 18, 2015
Siemens to feature new rad therapy tools at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare plans to highlight new radiation therapy systems and upgrades at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 15, 2015
Sun Nuclear to highlight QA software at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sun Nuclear plans to highlight a work-in-progress application for its patient-specific quality assurance (QA) software, PerFraction 3D, at next week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.
October 15, 2015
AirXpanders touts AeroForm presentations at ASPS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
AirXpanders said its AeroForm patient-controlled breast tissue expander will be featured in two presentations at the upcoming American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) meeting in Boston.
October 14, 2015
Philips to unveil new radiation oncology tools at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare plans to highlight new tools and services for integrated imaging and treatment planning for radiation oncology at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 14, 2015
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