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Lumpectomy with RT tops mastectomy for early-stage cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
Women with early-stage breast cancer sometimes opt for mastectomy rather than less radical surgery out of concern about cancer recurrence. But recurrence risk was lower for women who chose lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy (RT) compared with those who received mastectomies, according to a study published online on Monday in Cancer.
January 27, 2013
LED displays offer comfort without hindering performance
By Erik L. Ridley
Without sacrificing diagnostic performance, monitors that employ light-emitting diode (LED) backlights are more comfortable to use for diagnostic interpretation than displays employing traditional backlighting based on cold cathode fluorescent lamp technology, Korean researchers have found.
January 27, 2013
Qigong has benefits for breast cancer patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice, reduces symptoms of depression and improves quality of life in women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer, according to a study published online January 25 in Cancer.
January 24, 2013
Bionix launches radiation therapy tattoo system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy accessories provider Bionix Radiation Therapy has launched a new tattooing device designed to permanently mark radiation therapy patients.
January 24, 2013
ASCO GI: CT unnecessary for staging early gastric cancer
By Eric Barnes
SAN FRANCISCO - CT is unnecessary for staging gastric cancer owing to its poor sensitivity for diagnosing nodal involvement and the rarity of metastasis in patients with stage T1 disease, according to a Thursday presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2013 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
January 24, 2013
Lantheus names Bailey new president/CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Diagnostic imaging agent developer Lantheus Medical Imaging has named Jeffrey Bailey as the company's new president and CEO.
January 24, 2013
Bras aid positioning for large-breasted women during RT
By Cynthia E. Keen
Large-breasted women pose a challenge when radiation therapy (RT) for early-stage breast cancer is being planned and performed. Using a bra or bustier improves simulation and positioning in the supine position, according to an article published in the January issue of Practical Radiation Oncology.
January 24, 2013
Could a new breast MR protocol replace screening mammo?
By Kate Madden Yee
Using a streamlined breast MR protocol for women with dense tissue takes less time and finds more early cancers than mammography -- potentially replacing it as a screening modality, according to research presented at the RSNA 2012 meeting.
January 24, 2013
Varian gets FDA clearances, Algerian order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for two of the company's products.
January 23, 2013
Elekta, Philips team with MD Anderson
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta and Philips Healthcare have reached an agreement with MD Anderson Cancer Center for the center to join a research group for the development of an image-guided treatment technology that combines radiation therapy and MRI in a single system.
January 23, 2013
Firm launches BioShield radiation pill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Premier Micronutrient has begun commercial sales to consumers of its BioShield radiation protection pill, designed to mitigate DNA damage caused by exposure to radiation.
January 23, 2013
DBT could replace mammo for evaluating noncalcified lesions
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) could replace conventional diagnostic mammography for further workup of noncalcified lesions found on screening mammography, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 23, 2013
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