Texas cancer center deploys eRad PACS

The Center for Integrative Cancer Medicine (CICM) in El Paso, Texas, has deployed eRAD’s PACS for oncology treatment and diagnosis by remote radiologists using the eRAD web-based diagnostic viewing and reporting system. 

Medical Imaging Technologies provided installation, training, support and will service the center's system using its technical staff located throughout the mountain States, according to the Greenville, S.C.-based company.

CICM provides various cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy and biological therapy to cure and prevent recurrence.

 

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