Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 207

Hurricane forces ASTRO afternoon closure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The hurricane threatening the East Coast has forced the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to close its meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 29, and to clear out the convention hall at Boston Convention Center.
October 28, 2012
Accuray launches TomoTherapy H series at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray has debuted a new TomoTherapy H series of radiation therapy systems at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Boston.
October 28, 2012
Superficial RT offers alternative to surgery for skin cancers
By Cynthia E. Keen
This year, more than 2.8 million basal cell carcinoma and an estimated 700,000 squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone, according to an estimate from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Superficial radiation therapy (RT) is an emerging option for many of these patients.
October 28, 2012
One-fourth of Congress opposes RT cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 130 members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, have signed letters sent to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the agency's proposed reimbursement reductions for radiation therapy (RT) that would be implemented in 2013.
October 24, 2012
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
October 24, 2012
Elekta, Philips expand imaging venture
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta and Philips Healthcare will expand their joint program to develop an imaging treatment platform that merges radiation therapy and MRI technology in a single cancer treatment system.
October 24, 2012
Varian inks $83M proton deal with APT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has signed an agreement with Advanced Particle Therapy (APT) to provide its ProBeam system for APT's Georgia Proton Treatment Center in Atlanta.
October 24, 2012
CIVCO nets FDA OK for Protura
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy products developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the integration of its Protura robotic patient positioning system with radiation oncology firm Elekta's motion management interface.
October 24, 2012
Breast brachytherapy may cause more complications
By Cynthia E. Keen
Breast brachytherapy has become increasingly popular for older and elderly women with early-stage breast cancer, but they may wish to think twice before selecting this treatment, based on a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
October 24, 2012
Varian readies Vitesse update for ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems will highlight the latest version of its Vitesse real-time treatment planning software for high-dose-rate brachytherapy at next week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Boston.
October 23, 2012
D3 Oncology reaches milestones
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Oncology services provider D3 Oncology Solutions has completed its 30,000th advanced treatment plan and commissioned its 100th linear accelerator.
October 22, 2012
InSightec gets FDA nod for bone metastases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Focused-ultrasound developer InSightec has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its ExAblate MRI-guided focused-ultrasound system to treat pain from bone metastases in patients who do not respond to or cannot undergo radiation therapy.
October 21, 2012
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