Incoming ASTRO head plans to build on present leader’s momentum
Radiology Business
JUNE 20, 2024
The American Society for Radiation Oncology has found its next CEO.
What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?
AuntMinnie
MARCH 11, 2025
While services for breast and lung cancer screening were temporarily halted, imagers in x-ray, lung ultrasound, and PET/CT were busy examining patients who presented with COVID-19. They determined standards of care between optimal, contingency, and crisis levels to figure out which cancer patients needed immediate radiation oncology care.
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Radiation Oncology Leaders Awarded ASTRO Fellow Designation
Imaging Technology
JULY 20, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:09 July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow ( FASTRO ) designation for its 2023 class of Fellows. A committee reviews all nominations and presents the candidates to ASTRO’s Board of Directors for approval.
ASTRO: IMRT and proton therapy equally effective for prostate cancer
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
Beyder, along with Vikas Prasad, MD, PhD, and BJH/WU Radiation Oncology all played an integral role in launching the SNMMI radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) comprehensive center of excellence at WU, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center last year.
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IMV: PET scan volumes continue to grow
AuntMinnie
MARCH 7, 2024
In 2023, 38% of PET systems were operated by the PET department, 28% by nuclear medicine, 24% by radiology/imaging, 5% by radiation oncology, and 2% by molecular imaging. For information about purchasing IMV Market Outlook Reports, visit the corporate website at [link] or call 703-778-3080 ext. 1033 to speak with a representative.
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Multi-Institutional Study Data Presented at ASTRO 2023 Builds Upon Growing Evidence of GammaTile for Patients with Brain Tumors
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The findings add to the growing evidence of the efficacy and safety of its FDA-approved GammaTile Therapy, and were presented during an Oct. 2 poster presentation at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023 , being held this week in San Diego, CA.
ASRT Foundation names International Speakers Exchange awardees
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 25, 2024
The ASRT Foundation funds radiologic technologists to participate in the ISEA program, which provides the opportunity for two outstanding ASRT members to travel to one international conference each year and present to an audience of their peers and other related health care professionals. Lorrie LeGrand.
ASTRO releases updated rectal cancer radiation therapy guideline
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released an updated radiation therapy guideline for rectal cancer. The guideline was published November 25 in Practical Radiation Oncology.
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Registration open for ASTRO 2024 annual meeting
AuntMinnie
MAY 16, 2024
Registration is open for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 66 th annual meeting, which will be held at the Walter E. It is also expected to feature more than 2,300 research presentations and posters, expert panels and speakers, and storytelling sessions on current issues in radiation oncology.
Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) in Prostate Cancer at Upcoming ASTRO Annual Meeting
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
PET imaging with POSLUMA reveals clinical information crucial to decision-making for men with prostate cancer, and we are excited to share further information with the radiation oncology community at ASTRO 2023,” said David E. PET in Patients with Suspected Prostate Cancer Recurrence at PSA Levels Presenter: Ashesh B.
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ASTRO: Brain cancer patients treated by radiation recoup cognitive function
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Patients with brain metastases who experience cognitive side effects after radiation therapy appear to eventually regain cognitive function, according to a presentation delivered September 29 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Washington, DC.
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MRI serves as 'early warning system' for brain tumor growth
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A daily MR imaging technique can quantify tumor changes in glioblastoma patients undergoing MRI-guided radiation therapy, according to a study published September 30 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology-Biology-Physics.
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ASTRO: Shorter radiation course safe for breast reconstruction
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A shorter course of postmastectomy radiation combined with breast reconstruction is safe and effective, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Washington, DC. and Canada.
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ASTRO: Timing key to adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Timing may be key when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for lung cancer treatment, suggest findings presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Washington, DC.
ASTRO: Shorter radiation course safe for breast reconstruction
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A shorter course of postmastectomy radiation combined with breast reconstruction is safe and effective, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Washington, DC. and Canada.
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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to Host Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Imaging Technology
MAY 17, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:43 May 17, 2024 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's ( ASTRO ) 66th Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 29 – October 2, 2024.
FAPI-PET shows promise in head and neck cancer patients
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 26, 2024
Head and neck cancer of “unknown primary” is a distinct group of highly heterogeneous malignancies, with patients typically presenting initially with enlarged cervical lymph nodes, the authors explained. but presented no evidence for primary tumor. (B) There was intensive uptake of Ga-68 FAPI in palate (red arrow, SUV max , 11.3). (C)
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The Promise of Automation in Radiation Oncology
The British Institute of Radiology
MARCH 7, 2023
Radiation oncology clinics face numerous challenges in the present environment, including the simultaneous management of multiple tasks (many of which are manual in nature), various degrees of standardisation, and the potential for errors to impact patient treatment.
The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?
AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.
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Can 18F-Floutufolastat Bolster Detection of PCa Recurrence in Patients with Low PSA Levels After Radical Prostatectomy?
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
discussed the capability of the PET imaging agent 18F-flotufolastat for diagnosing post-prostatectomy recurrence of prostate cancer in patients with PSA values less than 1 ng/mL, based on research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference. In a recent interview, Bridget Koontz, M.D.,
ProCure Proton Therapy Center Welcomes Board-certified Radiation Oncologist
Imaging Technology
APRIL 28, 2023
Chen is a board-certified radiation oncologist and Medical Director of the Central Nervous System (CNS) program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center , where he recently joined the staff. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has delivered numerous presentations, conducted research, and contributed publications to medical literature.
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Major Advance in Radiation Treatment for High-Grade Gliomas Presented at ASTRO 2024
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 2, 2024
1, 2024 — At ASTRO 2024, Jay Detsky, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), presented initial cancer control outcomes from the UNITED trial (Unity-Based MR-Linac Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for High Grade Glioma). tim.hodson Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:28 Oct.
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ASTRO and ESTRO Issue Clinical Guideline on Local Therapy for Oligometastatic Lung Cancer
Imaging Technology
APRIL 26, 2023
The guideline is published in Practical Radiation Oncology. The multidisciplinary ASTRO/ESTRO task force included radiation, medical and surgical oncologists, a radiation oncology resident, a pulmonologist, thoracic surgeons, a medical physicist and a patient representative.
RefleXion Highlights Clinical Study Results for Future Prostate Cancer Treatment
Imaging Technology
JULY 3, 2023
The prostate-specific PET radiotracer used in the presented study – 18F-DCFPyL (PyL) – binds to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), a protein that is expressed in significantly elevated amounts by prostate cancer cells. professor and chair of City of Hope’s Department of Radiation Oncology. “As
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Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy Provides Long-term Benefits to Patients with Locally Advanced Lung Cancer
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Results from a long-term secondary analysis of the NRG Oncology-RTOG 0617 Phase III study, with a median follow-up of 5.2 versus 8.2%. The findings were presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer by Stephen Chun, M.D.,
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Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
“I think this is quite exciting,” said principal investigator Dr. Sandra Demaria , professor of radiation oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and pathologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, who conducted the research under the auspices of the Department of Radiation Oncology.
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Latest innovations in RayStation, RayCare and RayIntelligence to be presented at ASTRO 2023
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Demonstrations at ASTRO include Brachytherapy planning Cyberknife planning Synthetic CT generation Deep learning segmentation LET evaluation Cloud based data analytics Customizable oncology workflows Occular planning Poster presentations Comprehensive Beam Modeling, Secondary Dose Computations and Treatment Planning for a 1.5
The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum
AuntMinnie
MARCH 26, 2024
The nuclear radiologist, nuclear medicine technologist, and radiation safety team are all present to administer an infusion. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com. Vroman's experience dates back over a decade to her service in the U.S.
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GE HealthCare Introduces Innovations to Improve Radiation Therapy Efficiency and Precision Care at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 2023 Congress
Imaging Technology
MAY 15, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.
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International researchers begin testing new MRI-guided proton therapy
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 12, 2024
Hoffmann leads the experimental MR-integrated proton therapy research group at OncoRay National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology.
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Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. Relying upon existing, recent scans instead of taking new ones reduced the time these patients spent at a cancer treatment center, from nearly five hours to under 30 minutes, on average, providing a pathway for expedited care.
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Radiotherapy Market Forecast Analyzes Significant Growth
Imaging Technology
JULY 9, 2024
Radiation therapy , also referred to a radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment which utilizes high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
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Study Provides a First Look at Oncologists' Views on Ethical Implications of AI in Cancer Care
Imaging Technology
MARCH 28, 2024
When the survey asked oncologists what they would do if an AI system selected a treatment regimen different from the one they planned to recommend, the most common answer, offered by 37% of respondents, was to present both options and let the patient decide. Oncologists need to be part of that conversation.
Proton Radiotherapy to Treat Oesophageal Cancer
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 17, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 08/17/2023 - 12:07 August 17, 2023 — A 67-year old patient presenting with oesophageal cancer was treated at the Paul Scherrer Institute ( PSI ) with a form of radiation provided by protons, i.e. positively charged particles.
Raystation to Replace Existing Treatment Planning System at NYU Langone-Long Island
Imaging Technology
JUNE 6, 2023
We seek to continually implement new technologies in the Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU,” said Matthew Witten, MD, PhD , Chief Physicist, Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island.
Risk factor for blood disorders identified in PRRT patients
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
They found CH present in 35% and that these patients had lower platelet counts at baseline and remained thrombocytopenic longer on average. “It It is imperative that patients who are at risk of t-MN [therapy-related myeloid neoplasms] are identified early and counseled on this risk,” wrote lead author Yael Kusne, MD, PhD, and colleagues.
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AHRA Set to Install Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
Imaging Technology
JULY 10, 2023
Winter, PhD, FAHRA, CRA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R) , is Director of Radiology and Patient Transportation at John Peter Smith Health Network (Cleburne, Texas) Sharon Harms, CRA, FAHRA , Director of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and GI Specialties for Bryan Medical Center (Lincoln, Neb.) Wendy Renneke R.T.(R)(CT)
Additional Results of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Performance in Newly Diagnosed, High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Presented at ASTRO
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2023
We are pleased to present these results from the LIGHTHOUSE study to the radiation oncology community at ASTRO,” said David E. Such information can help guide treatment selection and potentially avoid futile surgery for patients with high-risk disease.” “We Gauden, D.Phil. Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics.
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ASTRO Issues Patient-centered Clinical Guideline on Partial Breast Irradiation for Early-stage Invasive Breast Cancer and DCIS
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:49 November 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued a clinical guideline on partial breast irradiation for patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS ).
Advances from MSK Researchers Reported at 2023 ASTRO Meeting
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2023
At the meeting, held from October 1 to October 4, 2023, in San Diego, Simon Powell, MD, PhD, FRCP , Chair of MSK’s Department of Radiation Oncology and Enid A. Haupt Chair in Radiation Oncology, was honored with ASTRO’s Gold Medal Award. These are some of the highlights.
RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy and Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2023 Meeting
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 09/19/2023 - 13:47 September 19, 20223 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, announced the company will showcase the RefleXion X1 with SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy at the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) Annual Meeting, Oct. Oral Presentations: Tuesday, Oct.
GE HealthCare to Unveil AI-enhanced Oncology Solutions at ESTRO 2024 Congress
Imaging Technology
MAY 2, 2024
One of the biggest challenges of oncology care is the complexity of the disease - both in the many varieties of cancer, and the disparate ways it can present in each individual patient [ii] - requiring diligence and personalization in diagnosis and treatment.
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Radiology Trailblazers Named RLI Leadership Luminaries
Imaging Technology
MAY 19, 2023
Muroff, MD, FACR , the 2023 Leadership Luminary Award recipients for their exceptional lifetime achievements, innovation, leadership and service to the medical specialties of radiology or radiation oncology. For 44 years, Muroff held major leadership roles in radiology societies, including the ACR.
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