Radiation Oncology: Page 27

iCAD wins 8 Xoft contracts worldwide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) and radiation therapy firm iCAD has inked eight contracts around the world for its Xoft electronic brachytherapy system for early-stage breast cancer treatment with intraoperative radiation therapy.
December 15, 2015
Varian to develop radiotherapy training program in India
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has partnered with a hospital group in India to develop an educational program to help train radiation technologists in the country.
November 30, 2015
Accuray installs CyberKnife in NJ
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray has installed its CyberKnife M6 series radiation therapy system at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ.
November 16, 2015
Shortened RT for prostate cancer may not be better
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) isn't necessarily better for prostate cancer patients than conventional radiation therapy protocols -- and it may result in worse outcomes for patients with pre-existing urinary tract problems.
October 19, 2015
GE unveils new CT simulator at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has unveiled a new CT simulator for radiation therapy at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 18, 2015
Siemens to feature new rad therapy tools at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare plans to highlight new radiation therapy systems and upgrades at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio.
October 15, 2015
3D printing helps shape radiation therapy to patients
By Louise Gagnon
New uses abound for 3D printing -- and now you can add radiation therapy to the list. A Canadian medical physicist has developed a 3D printing technique that converts data from CT scans of patients into wearable pads that help radiation beams conform to patient anatomy.
October 11, 2015
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Varian gets regulatory clearance for VitalBeam
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European CE Mark for its VitalBeam radiation therapy system.
October 6, 2015
Radiation therapy costs differ among Medicare patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Costs for radiation therapy among Medicare patients can vary greatly, often due to factors unrelated to the patient or his or her cancer, according to a study published online August 11 in the Journal of Oncology Practice.
August 12, 2015
Theragenics to distribute ART's AccuBoost
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brachytherapy seed manufacturer Theragenics and women's health firm Advanced Radiation Therapy (ART) have agreed that Theragenics will distribute ART's AccuBoost technology for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer.
July 29, 2015
ASTRO: Proposed MPFS rule would hurt radiation therapy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Reimbursement cuts proposed in the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) would threaten patient access to community-based radiation therapy, according to the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
July 22, 2015
Institute awards radiation therapy grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Oncology Institute has selected two recipients to receive grants for projects examining the comparative value of radiation therapy.
July 15, 2015
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