Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 230

Nordion nets profit in FY11
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Citing growth among its key products, Nordion achieved double-digit growth in its 2011 fiscal year, although fourth-quarter numbers dipped.
December 14, 2011
Varian brings TrueBeam to New Zealand
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has installed its TrueBeam radiotherapy system at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand.
December 14, 2011
Mayo begins work on proton beam site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Mayo Clinic has broken ground on a $182 million proton beam therapy facility at its Phoenix campus.
December 14, 2011
RTOG launches pancreatic cancer trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) has begun a phase I trial to test the monoclonal antibody ganitumab for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
December 14, 2011
ASTRO raises concerns about APBI study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued a statement on December 9 expressing concern about the potential "misinterpretation of data" in a study on accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium last week.
December 11, 2011
SABCS: Study links APBI to higher complication rates
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy is associated with higher rates of late mastectomies, postoperative complications, and radiation-related toxicities compared with traditional whole-breast irradiation, according to a study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
December 11, 2011
RT enrollment stays same in 2011
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The number of first-year students enrolled in radiologic technology programs in 2011 remains relatively steady compared to 2010, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
December 8, 2011
RTOG names Lu to chair post
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) has appointed Dr. Bo Lu, PhD, as chair of the lung cancer subcommittee of the Translational Research Program Committee.
December 8, 2011
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
December 7, 2011
ASRT launches CT basics course
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced it has launched a new course, called CT Basics: Radiation Therapy Series.
December 6, 2011
Varian gets FDA OK for radiation product
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Pivotal Care Solution for prone breast treatment.
December 5, 2011
RTOG launches glioma brain tumor study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) has begun a phase II study to evaluate the best treatment strategies for patients with low-risk, low-grade glioma brain tumors.
December 4, 2011
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