Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 205

Hybrid linac-MRI tracks motion during radiotherapy

By Tami Freeman

Real-time tumor tracking could prove invaluable for radiotherapy of moving targets such as lung tumors. Using MRI for such tracking provides position verification without ionizing radiation. Researchers recently discussed the latest results of a prototype hybrid linac-MRI system being developed at the Cross Cancer Institute in Canada.

October 7, 2012

ASTRO ends accreditation partnership with ACR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has ended its radiation oncology practice accreditation affiliation with the American College of Radiology (ACR).

October 4, 2012

Real-time dose monitoring tool enhances VMAT radiotherapy QA

By Cynthia E. Keen

Radiation oncology departments expect their linear accelerators to delivery radiation doses accurately as programmed. While it's possible to check planned dose delivery after treatment, safety for patients is increased if dose data can be monitored in real-time.

October 2, 2012

Fasting enhances response of glioma to radiation therapy

By Cynthia E. Keen

Controlled fasting improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in mice with aggressive brain tumors, extending their survival, according to research published in September in PLOS One.

October 2, 2012

SNMMI issues I-131 guidelines

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued an updated practice guideline on the treatment of thyroid cancer patients with iodine-131 (I-131) in the October issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

October 1, 2012

Sensus touts study in dermatology journal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Superficial radiation therapy provider Sensus Healthcare is promoting a study recently published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology on treating patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer.

October 1, 2012