Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 238

ASTRO: High-dose RT doesn't improve survival in NSCLC patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - High-dose radiation therapy (RT) doesn't improve survival for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, and the treatment used for the past 30 years should continue to be used, according to results presented on Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 2, 2011
RaySearch brings RayStation to Fla.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm RaySearch Laboratories has received the first order for its RayStation treatment planning system from a customer in Florida.
October 2, 2011
Varian nets $88M ProBeam order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received an $88 million order to provide its ProBeam system for the Scripps Proton Therapy Center being developed in San Diego.
October 2, 2011
ASTRO: Radiation oncology must focus on patient safety
By Cynthia E. Keen
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The 20th century was a golden age for radiation oncologists. The 21st century promises to be a different era entirely as practitioners are forced to confront rising concerns over radiation safety. That's what attendees heard on the first day of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 2, 2011
Philips launches new products at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare is showcasing new products and technologies at this year's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting, being held in Miami Beach, FL, this week.
October 2, 2011
Varian launches cancer center service program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems is highlighting several new service and support plans that are designed for cancer treatment centers at the American Society for Radiation Oncology meeting being held in Miami Beach, FL, this week.
October 2, 2011
Ultrasound tackles radiation therapy guidance
By Tami Freeman
Ultrasound imaging offers the potential of marker-free, soft-tissue visualization during radiation therapy delivery, providing real-time tracking of target organ location without delivering any extra radiation dose to healthy tissue.
October 2, 2011
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Accuray unveils upgrades at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Accuray is planning to introduce several enhancements to its CyberKnife and TomoTherapy products at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 2, 2011
ASRT, Elekta debut scholarship
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation has launched a scholarship program in partnership with oncology firm Elekta.
September 29, 2011
ViewRay touts MRI-guided RT at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided therapy developer ViewRay plans to present potential applications for MRI-guided radiation therapy (RT) at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Miami Beach, FL.
September 29, 2011
ASRT, Varian fund scholarships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation and radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems have announced a six-year agreement to fund up to 19 scholarships of $5,000 each per year to radiation therapy and medical dosimetry professionals.
September 28, 2011
Mirada touts ASTRO study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Mirada Medical said it has integrated its deformable fusion technology into radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems' SmartAdapt application.
September 28, 2011
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