ASTRO

This page includes the latest news from the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), including news and video coverage from the society's annual meeting. ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologist, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapy. 

On Oct. 21, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tweeted that CMS will delay the Radiation Oncology Model’s launch from Jan. 1 to July 1 
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Responds to CMS Announcement on Delayed Radiation Oncology Model Start Date

October 22, 2020 — In response to the Oct. 21 announcement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

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Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering Intelligent Cancer Care during the 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) taking place virtually Oct. 24-31.
News | ASTRO
Varian Highlights Advancements in Intelligent Cancer Care at ASTRO20

October 19, 2020 — Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its ...

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Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System to Kunshan, China. The 15-ton compact accelerator, the heart of the proton therapy system, is the smallest of its kind and will be the first in China.
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Ships the First Compact Accelerator Module to China

October 16, 2020 — Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i ...

Time October 16, 2020
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ASTRO urges radiation oncology benefits management company eviCore to reconsider a move that requires shorter treatment regimens without regard for physician judgement
News | Radiation Oncology
Benefits Manager Policy Disrupts Patient-physician Decision Making for Breast and Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatments

October 2, 2020 — Radiation oncologists expressed serious concerns about a new private insurance coverage policy that ...

Time October 02, 2020
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he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty Care Models to Improve Quality of Care and Reduce Expenditures (CMS-5527)” final rule.
News | Radiation Oncology
ACR Joins ASTRO in Urging CMS, Congress for Changes to RO Model

September 29, 2020 — On Sept. 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Specialty ...

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Important milestone demonstrates the unrivalled experience, technological innovation and global market leadership of IBA and its clinical partners
News | Proton Therapy
100,000 Patients Treated with IBA Proton Therapy Technology

September 25, 2020 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) announced that more than 100,000 patients have now been treated with ...

Time September 25, 2020
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Final rule includes mandatory participation for nearly 1,000 practices and does not allow sufficient time for transition
News | Radiation Oncology
ASTRO responds to CMS Radiation Oncology Model

September 21, 2020 — In response to the September 18 announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ...

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According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M in 2019 to $17M by 2030.
Feature | Radiation Therapy | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
A Look at Market Growth in the Age of COVID-19

According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global radiotherapy market is expected to expand from $7.2M ...

Time September 21, 2020
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Varian Drives Next Evolution of Proton Treatment Planning with Eclipse v16.1
News | Treatment Planning
Varian's Proton Therapy Treatment Planning Software Clears FDA

September 15, 2020 — Varian announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Eclipse v16.1 treatment planning ...

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Siemens AG is continuing to rigorously execute its Vision 2020+ strategy and therefore expressly welcomes Siemens Healthineers AG’s acquisition of a 100 percent stake in Varian Medical Systems, Inc., a U.S. company active in the area of cancer research and therapy.
News | Radiology Business
Siemens Healthineers Set to Acquire Varian in $16.4B Deal

August 3, 2020 — Siemens AG is continuing to rigorously execute its Vision 2020+ strategy and therefore expressly ...

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World's largest radiation oncology meeting will offer full conference on interactive platform October 25-28, 2020
News | ASTRO
ASTRO to Host Virtual Annual Meeting in October

July 9, 2020 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting ...

Time July 09, 2020
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 Accuray Incorporated announced the company has launched the CyberKnife S7 System, an innovative device combining speed, advanced precision and real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-driven motion tracking and synchronization treatment delivery for all stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments — in as little as 15 minutes.
News | Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Accuray Launches New CyberKnife S7 System

June 26, 2020 — Accuray Incorporated announced the company has launched the CyberKnife S7 System, an innovative device ...

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Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FDA Keeps on Track With Medical Product Application Goals

June 23, 2020 — On June 23, 2020, Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs, released a statement regarding ...

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Philips connects oncologists and pathologists around the world to MD Anderson’s Precision Oncology Decision Support (PODS) system of actionable clinical information
News | Clinical Decision Support
Philips and MD Anderson Collaborate to Provide Oncologists with Evidence-based Therapy, Clinical Trial Guidance

June 16, 2020 — Philips and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced a collaboration to provide ...

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A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations for radiation therapy to treat patients with nonmetastatic cervical cancer.
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues First Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer

June 10, 2020 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides ...

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Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration, discussed The COVID-19 Pandemic — Finding Solutions, Applying Lessons Learned, on June 1
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Remarks by FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D. on the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 5, 2020 — The following speech was delivered by Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and ...

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Despite facing challenges such as limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE) following the COVID-19 outbreak, radiation oncology clinics quickly implemented safety and process enhancements that allowed them to continue caring for cancer patients, according to a new national survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ASTRO Survey Finds Fewer Patient Visits Despite Enhanced COVID-19 Safety Measures

May 21, 2020 — Despite facing challenges such as limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE) following the ...

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News | ASTRO
ASTRO's Annual Meeting Transitions to Digital Format

May 4, 2020 — Although the 2020 ASTRO Annual Meeting is still months away, the American Society for Radiation Oncology ...

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360 Photos | 360 View Photos
360 Degree View of a 3-D Printed Bolus for Radiation Therapy

The company .decimal at ASTRO showed a 3-D printing technology where radiation therapy (RT) bolus shields can be printed ...

Time April 30, 2020
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Varian received FDA clearance for its Ethos therapy in February 2020. It is an adaptive intelligence solution that uses onboard AI in the treatment system to take the cone beam CT imaging on the system, compare it to the treatment plan and deliver an entire adaptive treatment plan in a typical 15-minute treatment time slot, from patient setup through treatment delivery.
Feature | Treatment Planning | Dave Fornell, Editor
Artificial Intelligence Greatly Speeds Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning

The traditional treatment planning process takes days to create an optimized radiation therapy delivery plan, but new ...

Time April 03, 2020
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