Concord cancer center offers treatment, hope Oct 8, 2009
Successfully overcoming more surgery and radiation to treat her salivary glands, Lane said she credits her breast-cancer survival to her team of Bethke doctors surgeon Andrea Resciniti, plastic surgeon Paul Costas, oncologist Ewa Niemierko and radiation oncologist John McGrath. She selected the center not only for its closeness to home, but also for its aesthetics and personalized attention. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Will he hold your purse? Oct 4, 2009
Robin Schoenthaler is a radiation oncologist at the MGH Department of Radiation Oncology at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Send comments to. (Boston Globe)
Marysville Medical Clinic wins top prize Oct 3, 2009
A converted house in Buxton, 12kms from Marysville, was established and fitted out where Melbourne GP Dr Margaret Dawson and radiation oncologist Dr Mike Dally conducted clinics. Weekly locum sessions to support Dr Fraser were held by Melbourne doctors Rod Trevena and Stephen Trumble "who saw they had the capacity to help a colleague get back on his feet". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009
University Hospitals radiation oncologist Dr. Douglas Einstein speaks on developments in radiation therapy. Free. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Bethke at center of cancer care Oct 2, 2009
Successfully overcoming more surgery and radiation to treat her salivary glands, Lane said she credits her breast-cancer survival to her team of Bethke doctors surgeon Andrea Resciniti, plastic surgeon Paul Costas, oncologist Ewa Niemierko and radiation oncologist John McGrath. She said she selected the center not only for its closeness to home, but also for its aesthetics and personalized attention. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Breast Center opening at Jordan Oct 1, 2009
The surgeon, the medical oncologist, the radiation oncologist, the social service team, the dietician, the navigator nurse will look at that woman s case and discuss what is the best treatment plan for the patient, and, hopefully during that one day, the woman will actually leave with a potential treatment plan for her to make up her mind about what her options might be. Most of the truly great breast centers are actually providing care in that manner, and so are we. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Microchip That Can Detect Type And Severity Of Cancer Created Oct 1, 2009
"The system developed by the Kelley/Sargent team is a revolutionary technology that could allow us to track biomarkers that might have significant relevance to cancer, with a combination of speed, sensitivity, and accuracy not available with any current technology," says Dr. Fei-Fei Liu, a radiation oncologist at Princess Margaret Hospital and Head of Applied Molecular Oncology Division, Ontario Cancer Institute. "This type of approach could have a profound impact on the future management for... (Science Daily)
Identification Of Highly Radiosensitive Patients May Lead To Side Effect-free Radiotherapy Sep 26, 2009
25, 2009) An international group of scientists has taken the first step on the road to targeting radiotherapy dosage to individual patients by means of their genetic characteristics, a radiation oncologist told Europe s largest cancer congress, ECCO 15 ESMO 34, in Berlin Sept. 24 ... A major problem for radiation oncologists at present is that we are bound by the need to avoid damage to normal tissues. (Science Daily)
BU medical student dies in fall in Allston Sep 20, 2009
Heinrick said Khalique wanted to be a radiation oncologist, treating cancer patients. Everyone in class knew Babur and he was well liked. (Boston Globe)
Moses Cones TomoTherapy technology the first in the state Sep 19, 2009
On more traditional machines, radiation can only be delivered from about nine angles, said Dr. Robert Murray, a radiation oncologist at the Regional Cancer Center. Traditional treatments also are not able to acquire images of a tumor at the time of radiation. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Doctors' group refuses debate press coverage Sep 13, 2009
The debate panel, scheduled Friday afternoon at the MMA's annual meeting at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, was between Carter Beck, a Missoula neurosurgeon and spokesman for the Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights, and Mike Huntington, a retired radiation oncologist from Corvallis, Ore. and member of Physicians for a National Health Program. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cancer Treatment Center breaks ground
on $8.7 million project Sep 3, 2009
When your family, friends or neighbors are diagnosed with a serious illness, they need the best possible treatment,; said Dr. Russell Johnson, FACRO, radiation oncologist and medical director at the center. The Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center;s sole purpose is to provide the best cancer care possible to all of our patients, without the stress and delays of finding services out of town. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
As patient load increases, Mabry Center eyes multimillion-dollar expansion Sep 1, 2009
The expansion will likely result in the addition of a medical oncologist and possibly another radiation oncologist. "We don't want to shut down services," Williams said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It works for Canada Aug 16, 2009
My family doctor advocated for me, and the radiation oncologist decided to give me a curative program, although the treatment will last a year at most. Nine years later I am healthy, and continuing to receive excellent treatment from my family physician and from specialists when needed. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Wine May Protect Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects Aug 15, 2009
If wine can prevent radiotherapy-induced toxicity without affecting antitumor efficacy, as we observed, it also has the potential to enhance the therapeutic benefit in cancer patients without increasing their risk of serious adverse effects, Vincenzo Valentini, M.D., a radiation oncologist at Catholic University in Rome, Italy, one of the study authors, said. The possibility that particular dietary practices or interventions can reduce radiation-induced toxicity is very intriguing. (Newsmax)
Arizona Oncology opens second facility Aug 15, 2009
We are very excited about the opening of this new facility because it means people with cancer in our community can receive radiation therapy close to their homes and their support network of family and friends, said Dr. Paul Mitsuyama, a radiation oncologist with Arizona Oncology. It s important to have a radiation treatment facility close to home because patients often must receive several treatments a week, he said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Welcome to the harried world of animal health care Aug 14, 2009
Can you imagine having to deal with back-to-back appointments where the first pet gets a top-notch radiation oncologist and the next is put down for the same condition. It happens to me weekly. (USA Today -- Life)
Get ready to run Aug 11, 2009
Alzheimer s Disease/Dementia will be offered on March 2, by Neurologist Nicole Clark, M.D. Radiation oncologist, Robert Pfeffer, M.D. talks about Coping with Cancer on April 6; coupons for certain cancer screenings will be available free of charge. The Better Living Lecture Series winds up May 4 with family physician Jessica Bailey, M.D., presenting Into the Wild Outdoor Safety and Preparedness. (Helena Independent Record)
Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort Aug 4, 2009
Gary Whitman, M.D., professor, radiology, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; Chika Madu, M.D., radiation oncologist and assistant professor, radiation oncology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.; John M. Boone, Ph. D., professor and vice chair, research radiology, and professor, biomedical engineering, University of California Davis; July 28, 2009, presentations, American Association of Physicists in Medicine annual meeting, Anaheim, Calif. (MEDLINEplus)
Medicare Cuts Will Force Many Cancer Centers To Close, Stop Seeing Medicare Patients, Lay Off Staff, According To ASTRO Survey Jul 28, 2009
New technology has allowed radiation oncologists to improve cancer cure rates while reducing side effects ... "Take, for example, Joyce Wittet from Ontario, Oregon, population 11,245. The 79-year-old retired teacher had breast cancer that was easily cured with radiation therapy. Fortunately, there is a cancer center 15 minutes away that accepts Medicare. If the cuts had caused her cancer center to close, she would have had to drive to a hospital nearly two hours away, roundtrip for six straight... (PR Newswire)
Grateful cancer patient donates artwork in honor of healing hands Jul 27, 2009
"We're so grateful to patients like Marieke who can make visible the love and care we put into creating a healing and patient-centered environment," said Robin Schoenthaler, MD, a radiation oncologist at the MGH Department of Radiation Oncology at Emerson Hospital. Today, Kreps battle with the disease has affected how she overcomes frustration and challenges. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hospital expands treatments with investments in technology Jul 22, 2009
Alvaro Alvarez-Farinetti, a board certified radiation oncologist, gets excited talking about the new equipment. "We have seen an increase in patients," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Your community in brief (July 18) Jul 18, 2009
An emergency room physician, author and radiation oncologist will talk about the American health care system at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. For more information, call Loyd Henion at (541) 619-8861 or Scott Lawley at (541) 223-8510. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
BCM gives McGuire first Weiss Law award Jul 14, 2009
Sean McGuire, a radiation oncologist at , is the first recipient of the Caroline Weiss Law Scholar award. The award is designed to recruit physician-scientists who propose to translate basic research findings into patient treatment. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Pollution, cancer linked Jul 10, 2009
It pales in comparison to smoking cigarettes, said Dr. Brad Kramer, a radiation oncologist with Sky Lakes Medical Center. The longer you live, the more likely you ll develop cancer. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Forsyth Medical Center participating in Avastin trial for new glioblastoma patients Jul 9, 2009
"Avastin has been shown to be effective in treating various types of cancer, with a low risk of serious side effects, so our hope is that it will improve outcomes for patients with brain tumors when it is added to standard-of-care treatments," says Volker Stieber, M.D., a radiation oncologist at the FRCC. "Phase III is the highest level of research for a drug, so we are excited to be part of a study that could advance treatment for patients with this type of cancer.". In May, the U.S. Food and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
O. Carl Simonton; advocated mind-body link to cancer care Jul 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Dr. O. Carl Simonton, a radiation oncologist who popularized the mind-body connection in fighting cancer and helped push the once- controversial notion into mainstream medicine, has died. He was 66. (Boston Globe)
Doc at center of VA cancer probe admits errors Jun 30, 2009
I always acted in the best interest of the patients in delivering this important treatment, Kao, a radiation oncologist, testified at a Senate field hearing at the hospital, where he worked from 2002 to 2008. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Doctor in VA cancer probe admits errors Jun 30, 2009
I always acted in the best interest of the patients in delivering this important treatment, Kao, a radiation oncologist, testified at a Senate field hearing at the hospital, where he worked from 2002 to 2008. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that 92 of 116 men treated in the hospital s brachytherapy program received incorrect doses of the radiation seeds, often because they landed in nearby organs or surrounding tissue rather than the prostate. (Boston Globe)
NURSE’S NOTES - With cancer diagnosis, cope in healthy ways Jun 24, 2009
You may have a team of doctors who care for you such as a surgeon, a medical oncologist or a radiation oncologist. They are specialists who can offer knowledge about treatment of your cancer. (Missoulian, MT)
Local couple walks to say thanks to North Shore Medical Center Jun 16, 2009
But, of course, he did make it thanks, he says, to a team of doctors at North Shore Medical Center, including throat specialist Dr. Richard Mugge and Dr. James McIntyre, a radiation oncologist at the NSMC Cancer Center who saw him through weeks of horrific and painful changes to his body with unbelievable attention. Early-stage tonsil cancer is often treated with radiation therapy. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
MRMC offers new technology for breast cancer patients May 24, 2009
Sadie Salisbury discusses her treatment with Michael Sattasiri, M.D., a radiation oncologist in the Cancer Center ... Radiation oncologist Joel Kochanski, M.D., shows patient Faye Martin the small DVS device that is implanted and used to measure radiation treatment levels. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Radiation therapists miss out May 21, 2009
Graeme Morgan, a radiation oncologist at Royal North Shore Hospital, where Ms Haman and her colleague Angela Carle and several others complete their accreditation, said, "It's a terrible waste.". One-third of cancer patients who could benefit from radiation therapy do not receive it, according to the Cancer Council NSW, which yesterday called on the Government to expand or complete existing facilities at St George Hospital, Port Macquarie, Orange, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Central Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fawcett friend: No one has given her timetable May 19, 2009
King asked Dr. Paul Song, a radiation oncologist, if he had seen Stage 4 cancer cured. "Not with anal cancer. I have seen it with other GI malignancies such as rectal cancer," Song said. (CNN -- US)
Primary concern May 18, 2009
Zelina was referred to the cancer center, where she met with Rothman, radiation oncologist Conrad Stachelek, M.D., Ph. D., and Saint Vincent Health Center thoracic surgeon Aron Goldberg, M.D.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Local Industry People in Business May 14, 2009
Dr. Case Ketting, a board-certified radiation oncologist, has joined Santa Maria Radiation Oncology Center, a member of the Coastal Radiation Oncology Medical Group. With more than 17 years of radiation oncology experience, he joins Dr. Sheri Marquez and her team of medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and office staff to provide state-of-the-art radiation therapy for cancer patients. (Santa Maria Times)
First in the Southeast May 13, 2009
Dr. Chris Jahraus, Radiation Oncologist at The Cancer Center envisions that the new technology will help patients better understand their disease. Images that would otherwise be difficult for a patient to interpret can be reformatted by the unit into a three-dimensional view. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Cancer crusader May 5, 2009
Straub said she s motivated by helping her fellow patients and the nurses, staff, Dr. Weiner and radiation oncologist Dr. Robert Pfeffer who have treated her so well over the years. Right now, I am in great shape, Straub said. (Helena Independent Record)
The Valley's priciest home sales. Apr 29, 2009
A co-founder of an investment firm in Chicago, a radiation oncologist, the president and CEO of a Cave Creek construction company, and the founder of the Protocol School of Phoenix are among the buyers and sellers in this week's priciest home sales ... Daniel Reed is a radiation oncologist practicing in the Valley. (AZCentral -- Business)
Business Briefs Apr 28, 2009
He has since job-shadowed a dosimetrist, a radiation oncologist and a team of radiation therapists. He has also presented to a professional society. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Some radiation therapy treatments can decrease fertility Apr 2, 2009
"Female patients who are not past their reproductive years would be best served by a multidisciplinary team of caregivers, including a radiation oncologist, pediatric oncologist, medical oncologist, a reproductive endocrinologist or gynecologist, and a maternal fetal medicine specialist," Akila Viswanathan, M.D., M.P.H., senior author and a radiation oncologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, said. "Only through a multidisciplinary approach will patients... (EurekAlert!)
Doc who lost arm to cancer now helps others Mar 30, 2009
Patel lost his right arm to bone cancer at the age of 13, but the experience turned into a motivating force becoming an award-winning medical student atthe University of Alabama at Birminghamand now a radiation oncologist, helping others try to overcome the same obstacles he faced 20 years ago ... Dr. Hejal Patel lost his right arm to bone cancer at the age of 13, but the experience turned into a motivating force: He became an award-winning medical student at the University of Alabama at... (MSNBC -- Health)
20-minute cancer treatment Mar 20, 2009
This is a whole new revolution in the way radiation is used, said Dr. Douglas Johnson, radiation oncologist and co-chairman of the Novalis Tx program at Baptist. It s like getting an X-ray procedure done. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Morrisville company gets FDA green light Mar 10, 2009
The company s technology was developed by company founders Dr. Charles Scarantino, a radiation oncologist at , and Troy Nagle, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at. Reader Comments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Study backs dual therapy for brain cancer Mar 9, 2009
"The results were fairly amazing because for the first time, we could see the survival of patients was beyond two, three years," said Mirimanoff, a radiation oncologist at University Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland. The scientists then embarked on the larger study that was reported yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Cuts for cancer Feb 24, 2009
Susan s husband, Brad, is a radiation oncologist for Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center. I think it brings attention to a real serious disease that affects every family in America, Susan Kramer said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Prostate cancer conference Saturday Feb 20, 2009
This is the first international conference of its kind to be held in the Southeast, said John Wells, a radiation oncologist and president of ICON, an oncology trade group. The estimates that one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer over their lifespan, totaling more than 300,000 in the U.S. alone each year. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
New cancer treatment gives quick, precise doses Feb 17, 2009
Dr. Kamal Patel, a radiation oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Ill. said the RapidArc treatment is part of a broader push in radiation treatment called "dose painting" - where highly advanced software allows the beams to precisely target cancer cells, even while accounting for the slightest movement of the prostate (up to 2 millimeters) while the patient is lying on the table. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Throat cancer may cost Valley singer Peltier his voice Feb 15, 2009
Richard Chung, Peltier's radiation oncologist, described head and neck cancers as relatively uncommon and "one of the hardest cancers that we treat" because treatment gives patients so many side effects, including trouble swallowing that means patients can't consume enough calories, and the resulting exhaustion. About 50,000 cases of head and neck cancer are reported in the United States every year, said Dr. Wendell "Dell" Yarbrough, an associate professor at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rapid-arc treatment Oncologist finds quicker, more effective and safer way to combat prostate cancer Feb 10, 2009
Nevertheless, some six months later Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar, a radiation oncologist, made the decision to upgrade to RapidArc, which is the latest technology from Varian Medical Systems. It promises unprecedented radiation accuracy in a fraction of the time - with few side effects. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pregnancy doesn't affect breast cancer Feb 8, 2009
While age may be a factor, it's not clear that pregnancy is: There was no evidence in the new study that tumors were faster growing in the pregnant women, said Beadle, a radiation oncologist. Radiation - dangerous to a fetus - is commonly used in mammography and breast cancer treatment. (India Times, India)
Painless CyberKnife kills cancer Feb 7, 2009
The robot moves through 360 degrees, blocks normal tissues and treats only the tumour, Dr B S Ajai Kumar, radiation oncologist and chairman HCG, told STOI.. CyberKnife uses two cameras and infrared technology with absolutely no human intervention during surgery. (Times of India)
Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women with Implants Fight Breast Cancer Feb 7, 2009
"It's such a challenge to take care of these augmented women," said Dr. Robert Kuske Jr., a Scottsdale radiation oncologist and clinical professor of radiation oncology at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson ... "I would not offer this to the patient with a larger tumor," she said, because the radiation oncologist would need to treat more of the breast, thus increasing the risk of capsular contracture. (MEDLINEplus)
