Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 218

AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
May 16, 2012
QA records shed light on radiotherapy patient errors
By Jacqueline Hewett
The computerization of radiation therapy planning and treatment can be a double-edged sword, both reducing and increasing the risk of errors. But computerization does make treatment safer, according to a 10-year analysis of errors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
May 16, 2012
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Study reports APBI is effective for treating DCIS
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy appears to be an effective treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting held in Phoenix last week.
May 10, 2012
ESTRO: Study positive about APBI brachytherapy
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy produces comparable local recurrence outcomes with much better cosmesis compared to whole-breast irradiation, according to research presented on Friday at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) World Congress of Brachytherapy in Barcelona, Spain.
May 10, 2012
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ESTRO: ARCON therapy oxygenates head/neck cancer tumors
By Cynthia E. Keen
A new radiation therapy technique has been proved effective for treating patients with head and neck cancers who have low hemoglobin levels, according to research presented at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) annual meeting being held this week in Barcelona, Spain.
May 9, 2012
CIVCO highlights new products at ESTRO 2012
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy products developer CIVCO Medical Solutions is showcasing new products at this year's European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
May 9, 2012
Varian redesigns ProBeam user interface
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has redesigned its ProBeam proton therapy user interface and plans to highlight the change at the upcoming annual meeting of the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group in Seoul, Korea.
May 8, 2012
Accuray introduces TomoTherapy upgrade at ESTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray said it is introducing a new treatment planning system at this year's European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
May 8, 2012
Accuray revenues helped by TomoTherapy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Continued improvement in service margins and 14% growth in its installed base helped radiation oncology firm Accuray advance revenues in its third quarter of fiscal year 2012.
May 8, 2012
Breast societies criticize JAMA APBI study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Brachytherapy Society and the American Society of Breast Disease have issued statements identifying what they believe are deficiencies and misleading information in a study on breast brachytherapy published in the May 2 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
May 7, 2012
iCAD reports mixed Q1 results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
iCAD reported what it called "mixed" financial results for the company's first quarter, with growth in its therapy business offset by declines in its cancer detection operations.
May 7, 2012
ASBrS: Radiotherapy after mastectomy may not be beneficial
By Cynthia E. Keen
Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and several involved axillary lymph nodes may not benefit from having radiation therapy following a mastectomy, according to a study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) annual meeting held in Phoenix last week.
May 6, 2012
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