For the Memphis, TN-based Baptist Centers for Cancer Care’s Radiation Oncology Center (BCCC ROC), providing high-quality ...
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. The radiation therapy channel covers all aspects of radiation oncology technology. Radiation therapy includes linear accelerators (LINAC), proton therapy, brachytherapy, image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), focused ultrasound, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.
Imaging control capabilities for 3D Conformal, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and dynamic targeting for Image ...
The CyberKnife System aims to deliver high-dose, hypofractionated radiosurgery treatments. Using robotic technologies ...
Elekta’s latest linear accelerator, Harmony, is designed to provide a productive and versatile radiotherapy solution for ...
Contouring dose with pinpoint, multidimensional accuracy, targeting a tumor without damaging surrounding tissue and ...
Elekta will debut its eXtend program, a complete system for extending the utilization of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion ...
If you look across the total oncology enterprise at most institutions today, you will discover a limited approach to ...
Automation is transforming the way we practice radiation oncology and advancing the standard of patient care. There have ...
September 3, 2008 - US Oncology Inc. launched Innovent Oncology, a service division that offers a first-time opportunity ...
September 3, 2008 - IntraOp will discuss at ASTRO 2008 the recent results of the study which found that a single dose of ...
With the development of 3D-CRT, IMRT, stereotactic approaches and other advanced forms of radiation therapy, imaging has ...
Treating cancer effectively often includes a combination of patient therapies. In recent years, technology advancements ...
One of the primary goals of radiation therapy of the prostate is maximizing dose delivery to the actual cancerous tissue ...
September 3, 2008 - The 2008 ASCO Children's Oncology Group (COG) Symposium is scheduled for Oct. 21 in Denver, CO. The ...
August 29, 2008 - CMS Inc., an Elekta Co., reported today that three sites have delivered clinical treatments utilizing ...
Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow. It also requires a ...
The TheraView electronic portal imaging device (EPID) is an Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) cancer treatment ...
August 28, 2008 – Patients made an estimated 24.5 million radiation therapy or related visits to 2,110 U.S. radiation ...
Best Vascular Inc. specializes in vascular brachytherapy, radiation therapy delivered inside a blood vessel to prevent ...
Medical Business Systems, a healthcare software company focusing on radiation therapy sector, will feature its flagship ...
August 28, 2008 – TomoTherapy reported that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its radiation therapy technology ...
August 25, 2008 - Clinicians from the Image Guided Radiation Therapy program at Community Care Physicians in Latham, NY ...
August 25, 2008 - CMS Inc., an Elekta Company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Atlas-Based ...
August 21, 2008 – Tumor control and survival outcomes in the first year following lung cancer treatment with the ...