Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 71

SABR slows prostate cancer progression
By Kate Madden Yee
A form of highly focused, intense radiation therapy called stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) appears to slow the progression of metastatic prostate cancer in men with hormone-sensitive disease, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA Oncology.
March 26, 2020
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ASCO switches to online format for annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) will be converting its 2020 annual meeting to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 23, 2020
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Telehealth rules relaxed for radiologists during COVID-19
By Sandy Coffta
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Medicare has temporarily opened up the ability for physicians to provide medical care to patients without the need for them to be in the same physical location. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains whether this represents a new opportunity for radiologists.
March 23, 2020
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ViewRay's revenue spikes in 2019, despite slow Q4
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided radiation therapy vendor ViewRay is reporting growth in revenue of about 8% for its fiscal 2019. Orders also fell 50% in its fourth quarter.
March 12, 2020
2019 09 17 17 11 0207 Viewray Astro 2019
Cancer deaths decline in the U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The cancer death rate has continued to decline in the U.S., according to a report published on March 12 in the journal Cancer.
March 12, 2020
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RefleXion gets FDA nod for rad therapy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its flagship RefleXion X1 system for conventional radiation therapy treatments.
March 12, 2020
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AACR cancels April meeting in San Diego
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has canceled its annual meeting that had been scheduled to take place April 24-29 in San Diego. The group cited the coronavirus outbreak as the reason for the cancellation.
March 9, 2020
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Framatome, Kinectrics partner on Lu-177
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
French nuclear reactor firm Framatome and Toronto-based Kinectrics have launched a joint venture, called Isogen, to provide support for the production of the medical isotope lutetium-177 (Lu-177).
March 4, 2020
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Korean researchers create isotope for cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute has developed the technology to produce the medical isotope copper-67 for simultaneous cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a March 4 report in the Korean Times.
March 3, 2020
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RT + immunotherapy = head/neck cancer treatment option
By Kate Madden Yee
A combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy shows promise for patients with recurring or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a presentation delivered on February 28 at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ.
February 28, 2020
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Accuray secures Mo. contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray has installed its first CyberKnife M6 system in Missouri.
February 24, 2020
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RaySearch inks Australian contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy software developer RaySearch has secured a contract with Queensland's Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in Herston, Australia, for its RayStation treatment planning system.
February 24, 2020
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