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 therapybrachytherapyimage guided radiation therapy (IGRT)focused ultrasoundstereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.

Feature | Rick Dana Barlow

For the Memphis, TN-based Baptist Centers for Cancer Care’s Radiation Oncology Center (BCCC ROC), providing high-quality ...

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Imaging control capabilities for 3D Conformal, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and dynamic targeting for Image ...

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The CyberKnife System aims to deliver high-dose, hypofractionated radiosurgery treatments. Using robotic technologies ...

Time September 03, 2008
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Feature | Amy Lillard

Contouring dose with pinpoint, multidimensional accuracy, targeting a tumor without damaging surrounding tissue and ...

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Elekta will debut its eXtend program, a complete system for extending the utilization of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion ...

Time September 03, 2008
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Feature | Audie Lewis

If you look across the total oncology enterprise at most institutions today, you will discover a limited approach to ...

Time September 02, 2008
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September 3, 2008 - US Oncology Inc. launched Innovent Oncology, a service division that offers a first-time opportunity ...

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September 3, 2008 - IntraOp will discuss at ASTRO 2008 the recent results of the study which found that a single dose of ...

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Feature | By Fang-Fang Yin, professor and director

With the development of 3D-CRT, IMRT, stereotactic approaches and other advanced forms of radiation therapy, imaging has ...

Time September 02, 2008
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Feature | Amy Ballard, MEd, director of research,

One of the primary goals of radiation therapy of the prostate is maximizing dose delivery to the actual cancerous tissue ...

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September 3, 2008 - The 2008 ASCO Children's Oncology Group (COG) Symposium is scheduled for Oct. 21 in Denver, CO. The ...

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August 29, 2008 - CMS Inc., an Elekta Co., reported today that three sites have delivered clinical treatments utilizing ...

Time August 28, 2008
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The TheraView electronic portal imaging device (EPID) is an Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) cancer treatment ...

Time August 28, 2008
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August 28, 2008 – Patients made an estimated 24.5 million radiation therapy or related visits to 2,110 U.S. radiation ...

Time August 27, 2008
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Best Vascular Inc. specializes in vascular brachytherapy, radiation therapy delivered inside a blood vessel to prevent ...

Time August 27, 2008
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Medical Business Systems, a healthcare software company focusing on radiation therapy sector, will feature its flagship ...

Time August 26, 2008
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August 28, 2008 – TomoTherapy reported that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its radiation therapy technology ...

Time August 26, 2008
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August 25, 2008 - Clinicians from the Image Guided Radiation Therapy program at Community Care Physicians in Latham, NY ...

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August 25, 2008 - CMS Inc., an Elekta Company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Atlas-Based ...

Time August 24, 2008
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August 21, 2008 – Tumor control and survival outcomes in the first year following lung cancer treatment with the ...

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