Shorter Radiation Course Stops Cancer Growth In High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Nov 11, 2009
15, 2006) Breast cancer patients who undergo a new radiation technique called intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) after surgery are three times less likely to have severe skin reactions from the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
St. Jude and UF Proton Therapy Institute to begin proton therapy clinical trial Nov 10, 2009
St. Jude leads the field in the application of intensified modulated radiation therapy, known as IMRT. The technique is effective at avoiding damage to adjacent tissues; however, IMRT can still deliver significant radiation doses to underlying tissues resulting in unavoidable side effects for some children. Proton therapy can be focused more precisely and intensely on specific areas of cancerous activity. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Adapting Space-industry Technology To Treat Breast Cancer Nov 4, 2009
3, 2009) Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating on a study to determine if an imaging technique used by NASA to inspect the space shuttle can be used to predict tissue damage often experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The study is examining the utility of three-dimensional thermal tomography in radiation oncology. (Science Daily)
Undetectable PSA After Radiation Is Possible And Predicts Good Patient Outcomes Nov 3, 2009
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), radiation oncologists regularly deliver higher doses to the tumor bed than they were able to in the past ... Because 3DCRT was developed at Fox Chase and the institution was an early adopter of IMRT, the Fox Chase patient database used in this study is one of the largest and longest patient series available in the United States. (Science Daily)
'Holy Grail' Of Cancer Therapy: Researchers Find Way To Protect Healthy Cells From Radiation Damage Oct 22, 2009
(May 10, 2008) RapidArc is the next-generation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) offering radiation delivery up to eight times faster than conventional IMRT. The first US patient to be given the new. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Bethke at center of cancer care Oct 2, 2009
Patients can receive CT-scan guides, intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), B-mode acquisition and targeting and portal imaging the same equipment that doctors say is available at major city hospitals. The center also includes genetic screening and testing, clinical trials, and gynecologic oncology services through affiliation with Brigham and Women s Division of Gynecologic Oncology. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Identification Of Highly Radiosensitive Patients May Lead To Side Effect-free Radiotherapy Sep 26, 2009
(May 10, 2008) RapidArc is the next-generation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) offering radiation delivery up to eight times faster than conventional IMRT. The first US patient to be given the new ... 9, 2006) Administering extended-field intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for cervical cancer resulted in significantly reduced side effects and outcomes comparable to standard radiotherapy. (Science Daily)
D3 uses Ireland as stepping off point to E.U. Sep 22, 2009
UPMC has a stake in privately held D3, which develops treatment plans for intensity-modulated radiation therapy, known as IMRT, so it was only natural the company would join UPMC abroad ... With IMRT, beams of radiation are aimed at a tumor from many angles, with the intensity and shape of the beam carefully controlled during treatment ... In recent years, IMRT has emerged as the preferred treatment for many kinds of cancer, but European doctors have been slower to adopt the technology, Ross... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
House calls: Know Your Stats Sep 18, 2009
New advancements in radiation therapy include Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Cyberknife treatment, which can limit side effects. The energy beams in these treatments are much more intense and can be focused on only the affected or cancerous regions without harming surrounding healthy tissue. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Varian Medical Systems Adds RapidArc(R) and Image Guidance to New Low Energy Treatment Platform for Radiation Therapy in International Cancer Clinics Aug 31, 2009
"It's a comprehensive, cost-effective offering that will provide cancer patients with standard treatments as well as advanced techniques, including intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), and RapidArc(R) treatments," said Rolf Staehelin, Varian's European marketing director. "By making UNIQUE available with advanced capabilities developed for our high-energy platforms, we hope to help more clinicians around the world to offer higher standards of care for all of... (PR Newswire)
MRMC offers new technology for breast cancer patients May 24, 2009
They are complemented by the latest treatment technology, including PET scanning to detect and monitor cancer as well as brachytherapy and IMRT to treat tumors with high levels of cancer-killing radiation while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. The Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
First in the Southeast May 13, 2009
Our center was the second in the state to introduce IMRT, a precision form of radiotherapy, and we ve been performing stereotactic body radiotherapy for over a year. We strive to be the regional leader in screenings, diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, advanced technology, rehabilitative care and social support. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
10 year anniversary: Local cancer center evolving, growing May 10, 2009
New technology has included the Cyberknife that allows for treatment of hard-to-reach or irregularly shaped tumors; IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy), which is more precise radiation therapy; and a PET (positron emission tomography) scanner that helps in the diagnosing, staging, treatment planning and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. More than $11. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Freezing Prostate Cancer Does A Man's Body Good Mar 14, 2009
Current sophisticated radiation technologies such as IMRT could allow physicians to tailor. . (Science Daily)
