Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 314

Radiosurgery advised for postpneumonectomy recurrent lung cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
A large study of patients who developed contralateral lung cancer after having a pneumonectomy suggests that stereotactic radiation therapy is a curative option with minimal toxicity, even for high-risk patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
February 12, 2009
TomoTherapy posts Q4 revenue gain, net loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm TomoTherapy posted record revenue in its fourth quarter, but a $20 million charge pushed the firm into the red.
February 11, 2009
Low-dose IFRT works for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
In Europe, low-dose involved-field radiotherapy (IFRT) has been used for years as a palliative treatment for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma due to a high patient response rate and minimal toxicity. Now, researchers in the U.S. are reporting similar findings.
February 10, 2009
RT enrollment drops in radiography programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The number of students enrolled in radiologic science educational programs decreased in 2008, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist's (ASRT) 2008 Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine Programs.
February 4, 2009
Varian brings RapidArc to Belgium
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has installed its RapidArc radiotherapy technology at its first hospital in Belgium.
February 1, 2009
Experts debate merits of breast reconstruction before radiation therapy
By Cynthia E. Keen
Breast reconstruction is a subject of anxiety and concern for women who face the loss of a breast. The problem is even more pronounced for women receiving radiation therapy as part of their treatment, as experts disagree on whether radiation should be delivered before or after reconstructive surgery.
February 1, 2009
Elekta awarded Russian contracts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish oncology firm Elekta has received orders from Russia for its Axesse whole-body robotic image-guided stereotactic treatment management system.
January 29, 2009
Accuray grows revenue in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Orders for its CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system powered Accuray to higher revenue in the first half of its fiscal year 2009.
January 29, 2009
Varian Medical notches strong Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Revenue gains in its Oncology Systems and X-Ray Products segments propelled radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems to double-digit growth in its first fiscal quarter.
January 29, 2009
NAS adds to revenue, loss in FY08
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An increase in sales volume and a shift in product mix to palladium brachytherapy seeds helped North American Scientific (NAS) grow revenues by 22% in its 2008 fiscal year.
January 29, 2009
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
January 28, 2009
CIVCO to distribute dosimetry system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy products provider CIVCO Medical Solutions has signed a deal with software developer Math Resolutions covering a patient dosimetry system.
January 28, 2009
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