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.

A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Prostate Cancer
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 16, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 16, 2022
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With Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic® Deep Inspiration Breath Hold module, clinicians are able to correlate internal and external anatomy, revealing any misalignment that may otherwise remain undetected. (Source: Brainlab)
News | Breast Imaging
Breast Cancer Patients Now Have New Radiation Treatment Option that Visualizes the Heart and Addresses Co-Morbidities

August 15, 2022 — Brainlab announced the first group of breast cancer patients treated in United States with the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology
Betamethasone Could Improve Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

August 15, 2022 — A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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Radiology product comparison charts aid in buying decisions
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10 ITN Comparison Charts

Did you know that Imaging Technology News (ITN) maintains more than 40 comparison charts of product specifications from ...

Time August 12, 2022
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Monica Bertagnolli, MD
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Applauds Appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as National Cancer Institute director

August 12, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today expressed its support for President Joseph R ...

Time August 12, 2022
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Research has potential to address significant unmet need, identify biomarkers that determine response to treatment
News | Lung Imaging
Mount Sinai Awarded Three-Year Grant to Explore Therapeutic Approaches to KRAS Mutant Lung Tumors

August 10, 2022 — Mount Sinai is leading a team of lung cancer researchers that has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 ...

Time August 10, 2022
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Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD software to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of prostate cancer detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx).
News | Prostate Cancer
Bot Image Receives FDA Clearance for Artificial Intelligence Software Used in Detection and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

August 9, 2022 — Bot Image, an Omaha-based MRI medical device company has developed an AI-driven medical device CAD ...

Time August 09, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV infusion for the treatment of patients with unresectable (unable to be removed) or metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) HER2-low breast cancer.
News | Breast Imaging
FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer

August 8, 2022 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV ...

Time August 08, 2022
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Dr. Milena Cavic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia
News | Lung Imaging
IASLC Early Detection and Screening Committee to Report on Global Obstacles to Lung Cancer Screening

August 8, 2022 — Representatives from the Diagnostics Working Group of the IASLC Early Detection and Screening Committee ...

Time August 08, 2022
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David Gerber, MD
News | Lung Imaging
New Recommendations Aim to Ease Patient Access to Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

August 8, 2022 — A clinical trial is only as powerful as its participants. For years, researchers have struggled to fill ...

Time August 08, 2022
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Under this collaboration, IBA will equip the proton therapy system and the proton gantry treatment room at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center with ConformalFLASH research functionality, which will enable preclinical research on FLASH therapy.
News | Proton Therapy
IBA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington engage in a bench-to-bedside research program for FLASH Proton Therapy

August 5, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology, Fred ...

Time August 05, 2022
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Enhancing oncology model aims to improve patient-centered care, lower health care costs, and address health equity as part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot
News | Radiology Business
Biden Administration Announces New Model to Improve Cancer Care for Medicare Patients

August 4, 2022 — The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for ...

Time August 04, 2022
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News | Pediatric Imaging
Jack Martin Fund Gives $3.5 Million to Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital to Establish State-of-the-Art Child and Adolescent Imaging Center

August 3, 2022 — The Jack Martin Fund (JMF) has built on its partnership with the Mount Sinai Health System to provide ...

Time August 03, 2022
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The oncology information systems market is projected to be worth $2.59 Bn by 2022 and is expected to grow to $5.4 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2022 to 2032.
Feature | Oncology Information Management Systems (OIMS)
Oncology Information Systems Market Outlook

August 2, 2022 — The oncology information systems market is projected to be worth $2.59 Bn by 2022 and is expected to ...

Time August 02, 2022
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The American Lung Association created LUNG FORCE, a national movement to defeat lung cancer, the leading cancer killer of women and men.
Feature | Lung Imaging
American Lung Association Addresses Awareness on World Lung Cancer Day

August 1, 2022 — In recognition of World Lung Cancer Day, the American Lung Association announced new patient resources ...

Time August 01, 2022
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House-passed Appropriations Bills Include Key Measures to Improve Nuclear Medicine Patient Safety
News | Nuclear Imaging
Patients Praise Congress for Action on Nuclear Medicine Safety

July 27, 2022 — Patients for Safer Nuclear Medicine, a coalition of 29 patient advocacy organizations representing ...

Time July 27, 2022
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RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces the launch of RayStation 12A, the latest version of the company’s advanced treatment planning system
News | Radiation Oncology
RayStation 12A Brings Deep Learning Segmentation for All Users As Well As New Features for Brachytherapy 

July 25, 2022 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announces the launch of RayStation* 12A, the latest version of the company’s ...

Time July 25, 2022
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The oncology information system market is expected to expand at a 7.8% CAGR. The oncology information system market is expected to grow from $2.59 billion in 2022 to $5.48 billion by 2032
News | Oncology Information Management Systems (OIMS)
The Broadening Healthcare IT Industry Will Generate New Opportunity to Promote the Oncology Information System Market to $16.02 Billion by 2032

July 26, 2022 — The oncology information system market is expected to expand at a 7.8% CAGR. The oncology information ...

Time July 26, 2022
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Dunlee unveiled its new oncology bundles for the first time this year, launched at the 2022 European Congress of Radiology
News | ECR
Dunlee Showcases New Oncology Bundles at ECR22

July 25, 2022 — Dunlee unveiled its new oncology bundles for the first time this year, launched at the 2022 European ...

Time July 25, 2022
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ITN July August 2022
Feature | Radiology Business
ITN's July/August Digital Edition is Now Available

View the July/August digital edition of Imaging Technology News (ITN), including links to videos, comparison charts and ...

Time July 21, 2022
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