Radiation Oncology: Page 61

Varian wins CE Mark for proton therapy system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received the European CE Mark for its proton therapy system.
February 19, 2009
Varian installs RapidArc in Hong Kong
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has implemented its RapidArc radiotherapy technology at the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
February 17, 2009
Women aren't told about postmastectomy radiation therapy, study shows
By Cynthia E. Keen
A population-based study of women living in Detroit and Los Angeles who had mastectomies in 2002 revealed that approximately 19% of them did not receive postmastectomy radiation therapy, even though there were clear indications for its use.
February 15, 2009
Nucletron to partner with ART on AccuBoost
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Nucletron has inked an agreement with Advanced Radiation Therapy (ART) to offer ART's brachytherapy for breast cancer treatment package.
February 12, 2009
Varian wins California proton therapy contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has inked an agreement with American Shared Hospital Services to provide proton therapy equipment for a new Bay Area proton beam radiation therapy facility.
February 12, 2009
TomoTherapy posts Q4 revenue gain, net loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm TomoTherapy posted record revenue in its fourth quarter, but a $20 million charge pushed the firm into the red.
February 11, 2009
RT enrollment drops in radiography programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The number of students enrolled in radiologic science educational programs decreased in 2008, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist's (ASRT) 2008 Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine Programs.
February 4, 2009
Experts debate merits of breast reconstruction before radiation therapy
By Cynthia E. Keen
Breast reconstruction is a subject of anxiety and concern for women who face the loss of a breast. The problem is even more pronounced for women receiving radiation therapy as part of their treatment, as experts disagree on whether radiation should be delivered before or after reconstructive surgery.
February 1, 2009
TomoTherapy, Hitachi ink distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm TomoTherapy has signed an exclusive agreement with Hitachi Medical.
January 20, 2009
Varian wins Estonia install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy developer Varian Medical Systems has installed its intensity-modulated radiation therapy machine at an Estonian hospital.
January 14, 2009
Bionix debuts MR-compatible headboard
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy accessories provider Bionix Radiation Therapy has released an MRI-compatible headboard.
January 7, 2009
Internal mammary node biopsies needed for better RT planning
By Cynthia E. Keen
A large study of breast cancer patients reveals that only 5% of patients with cancer-positive internal mammary nodes who receive radiation therapy (RT) will die of breast cancer recurrence within five years. This survival rate is comparable to patients with positive axillary lymph nodes who receive radiation therapy.
December 30, 2008
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