Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 346

Pilot study shows link between FDG uptake and biomarkers of cervical cancer

By Shalmali Pal

SAN FRANCISCO - Imaging and genetic profiling can work hand in hand to assess tumor aggression in cervical cancer, according to a presentation last week at the Translation Research in Radiation Oncology and Radiology meeting, sponsored by the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).

September 10, 2007

Accelerated breast radiotherapy leads to less toxicity, radiation exposure

By Shalmali Pal

The standard radiation treatment regimen for breast cancer is no walk in the park: Whole-breast radiotherapy is usually delivered over a six-week period, with daily treatment sessions. But several new studies have put shorter regimens to the test. The first compared induced toxicity with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and the traditional wedge method. Two other studies assessed performing accelerated therapy with the patient in the prone position to minimize heart and lung exposure.

September 9, 2007

NAS names Barring as COO

Radiation therapy developer North American Scientific (NAS) of Chatsworth, CA, has appointed Troy Barring to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO).

September 6, 2007

Varian shows new technologies at ESTRO show

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy device developer Varian Medical Systems will display its newest technology at the 2007 European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) meeting in Barcelona, Spain, next week.

September 6, 2007

TomoTherapy wins Chinese contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy firm TomoTherapy announced that it will install one of its TomoTherapy Hi Art treatment systems at PLA General Hospital in Beijing.

September 6, 2007

Elekta inks deal with St. Louis health network

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Elekta of Stockholm, Sweden, has signed an agreement with Sisters of Mercy Health System in St. Louis.

September 5, 2007