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RT + ADT increases survival of prostate cancer patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Adding short-term androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) to radiation therapy (RT) for early-stage prostate cancer improves long-term survival for men at intermediate risk, according to trial results from the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group published in the July 14 New England Journal of Medicine.
July 17, 2011
Training needed to meet future MRI needs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As new MR applications are developed, new education and training programs will be needed to meet the demands of the imaging community, according to a study in the July/August 2011 issue of Radiologic Technology, a journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
July 14, 2011
SEER database underreported breast cancer RT treatments
By Cynthia E. Keen
One of the U.S. National Cancer Institute's largest cancer registry databases may be underreporting outpatient radiation therapy (RT) treatment of breast cancer patients, according to an article published online June 29 in Cancer.
July 7, 2011
RT after surgery is cost-effective in high-risk prostate cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiation therapy (RT) following a radical prostatectomy can improve biochemical progression-free and survival outcomes for high-risk prostate cancer patients, yet fewer than 20% receive the treatment. A decision analysis study published online June 9 in the Annals of Oncology makes a strong case for its utilization.
July 4, 2011
RT guidelines ignored for older women
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Evidence-based clinical guidelines recommending postmastectomy radiation therapy (RT) for women with advanced breast cancer were not followed for almost half of a group of 5,000 seniors, according to an article published online June 27 in Cancer.
June 27, 2011
ASRT creates instructor program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has created a new Clinical Instructor Academy to help radiologic technologists teach students about clinical processes and procedures.
June 23, 2011
SNM appoints new tech section head
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) has named Ann Marie Alessi as president of its technologist section.
June 19, 2011
CARE bill introduced in U.S. House
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) has introduced the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 2, 2011
RT indicted for tampering with syringes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A former Mayo Clinic radiology technician (RT) has been indicted in Florida for tampering with syringes, which resulted in a patient death, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida.
May 25, 2011
Radiation therapy vacancies decrease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vacancy rates for radiation therapists and medical dosimetrists have declined since 2009, according to a new survey from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
May 18, 2011
SalaryScan: Radiologist salaries rise as RT pay falls
By Kate Madden Yee
U.S. radiologists enjoyed salary growth in 2010, while pay for radiologic technologists (RTs) fell slightly, according to the latest data from AuntMinnie.com's 2011 SalaryScan survey.
May 18, 2011
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ASRT names life member, fellows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) will award life member status to Michael Ward, PhD, at its upcoming annual governance and house of delegates meeting in Albuquerque, NM, in June.
May 8, 2011
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