Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 98

Mevion constructs 2nd proton system in St. Louis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mevion Medical Systems said it's constructing a second proton therapy system at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
October 21, 2018
ASTRO: SBRT works well for less risky prostate cancer
By Brian Casey
SAN ANTONIO - Despite past concerns, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) delivered in a smaller number of sessions at a higher radiation dose works well for men with less risky forms of prostate cancer, according to a study presented on Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.
October 21, 2018
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Fujifilm launches new CT scanner line at ASTRO 2018
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
SAN ANTONIO - Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has entered the U.S. market for CT with a new scanner line designed for radiology and oncology applications. The system debuted at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 21, 2018
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ASTRO: AI's rad therapy future is in predicting outcomes
By Brian Casey
SAN ANTONIO - Radiation oncology is already putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work by using the technology for automating mundane tasks. But AI's real value will come when it is able to accurately predict patient outcomes, according to a Sunday talk at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 21, 2018
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ASTRO: Weekly breast radiation therapy is safe
By Abraham Kim
A larger, weekly dose of radiation therapy has side effects that are comparable to those from conventional daily treatments for early-stage breast cancer, say U.K. researchers, who shared their findings on Sunday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 21, 2018
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ASTRO: Radiation therapy slashes breast cancer recurrence
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Whole-breast radiation therapy can significantly lower the risk of recurrent breast cancer in patients who undergo breast conservation surgery, according to a Sunday presentation at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 21, 2018
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Week in Review: Big 4 analysis tops week | DBT spots more breast cancer | ASTRO on tap
By Brian Casey
October 19, 2018
Study gives all-clear for skin cream during radiation therapy
By Brian Casey
It's OK for patients scheduled for radiation therapy to apply topical treatments such as skin cream in moderation before their procedures, according to a study published October 16 in JAMA Oncology. That's good news for the many patients who want to use skin cream to counter skin rashes or burns caused by radiation treatments.
October 18, 2018
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Sun Nuclear to highlight new software at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology quality-assurance technology developer Sun Nuclear plans to highlight new radiation oncology patient safety software at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 17, 2018
Novartis to buy Endocyte for $2.1B
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Novartis announced that it plans to buy therapeutic radiopharmaceutical developer Endocyte for $2.1 billion.
October 17, 2018
RaySearch to unveil new deep-learning software at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy software developer RaySearch Laboratories plans to exhibit new machine-learning software for its RayStation treatment planning system and its RayCare oncology information system at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 17, 2018
RefleXion to show PET-guided RT at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical plans to highlight a new PET-guided approach to radiotherapy (RT) at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 17, 2018
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