Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 45

PET identifies early responders to liver cancer treatment

By Will Morton

PET imaging can predict how liver cancer patients are going to respond early after transarterial radioembolization, according to a study published online September 8 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

September 9, 2021

ASTRO calls proposed CMS cuts 'draconian'

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) told the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that its proposed changes to the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule could lead to draconian cuts in cancer care.

September 8, 2021

NorthStar, Point Biopharma ink Ac-225 supply deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes and Point Biopharma Global have signed a supply agreement covering the development and commercialization of the medical radioisotope actinium-225 (Ac-225).

September 7, 2021

Telix, Kettering to research PSMA radiotracer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Kettering Health and Telix Pharmaceuticals have signed a deal to study Telix's investigational prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting radiopharmaceutical, illuccix.

September 7, 2021

Hermes, Isotopia sign deal on dosimetry

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nuclear medicine software developer Hermes Medical Solutions has signed a collaboration with Isotopia Molecular Imaging to support clinical studies to demonstrate the positive effects of personalized dosimetry and modulated radiopharmaceutical therapy on patient outcomes.

September 6, 2021

Akumin closes on Alliance acquisition

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Akumin has completed its acquisition of Alliance HealthCare Services, a national provider of radiology and oncology services to hospitals, health systems, and physician groups.

September 1, 2021

Elekta acquires Turkish distributor

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology firm Elekta has acquired its Turkish distributor, Özyürek Mümessillik ve DıŞ Ticaret. The move will improve Elekta's market access in the region and strengthen its relationship with customers, the company said.

September 1, 2021

Second-look PET/CT catches cancer spread

By Will Morton

Is a second PET/CT scan worth it before radiotherapy treatment? Swiss clinicians think so, especially when there are delays of more than four weeks after initial scans in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer, according to a study published August 29 in Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology.

September 1, 2021

Accuray lands Radixact install in India

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy firm Accuray has installed its Radixact system with Synchrony technology at Manipal Hospitals in India.

August 26, 2021

Varian lands rad therapy install in Northern California

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GenesisCare is adding the Varian Edge radiation therapy system from Varian Medical Systems to its Modesto location in Northern California, the company announced.

August 26, 2021

Elekta to establish foundation to improve cancer care access

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology firm Elekta is establishing the Elekta Foundation to support projects in low- and middle-income countries to improve access to cancer care.

August 26, 2021

COVID-19 forces Fla. radiation oncologist to postpone care

By Brian Casey

A news report from Florida highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting patients with other diseases. A radiation oncologist in Tampa was forced to turn away a transfer patient because his hospital was full of patients sick from COVID-19.

August 25, 2021

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