Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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Feature: CMS cuts could make hospitalists out of cardiologists

Since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its 2010 physician fee final rule last week with cuts to cardiology practices averaging 27 percent, the American College of Cardiology has expressed adamant opposition, and its CEO, Jack Lewin, MD, said that this will cause the shuttering of practices. However, former CMS Administrator Thomas A. Scully explained how the agency is limited by finite funding and growing pressures to fund other areas of healthcare.

ASTRO: Abridged breast radiation treatment effective

An abridged, intensified radiation course proved to be as effective as the standard five- to seven-week treatment in early-stage breast cancer patients, based on results of a study presented Wednesday at the 2009 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference in Chicago.

ASTRO: Concurrent chemo, radiotherapy effective for small-cell lung cancer

Simultaneous use of chemotherapy and high-dose radiotherapy has produced encouraging results in the treatment of limited-stage small-cell lung cancer, according to a phase II study presented Tuesday at the 2009 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago.

Proper data reporting tied to 2010 HOPPS payment hikes

In the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2010 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) final rule, hospitals will receive a 2.1 percent inflation update for services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in outpatient settings. However, the agency will reduce the update by 2 percentage points for hospitals that did not participate in quality data reporting for outpatient services or did not report the quality data successfully, resulting in a 0.1 percent update for those facilities.

ASTRO: Shorter treatment for prostate cancer proves effective

A two-and-a-half week shorter radiation treatment for prostate cancer is as effective as a traditional seven-week treatment, according to results of a study presented Thursday at the 2009 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference in Chicago.

ASTRO: Hypofractionated RT more effective for high-risk prostate cancer

Hypofractionated radiation treatment is more effective than conventional radiation therapy for preventing cancer growth in high-risk prostate cancer patients, according to a study presented at the 2009 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago.

CHEST: Stereotactic radiosurgery promising for early-stage lung cancer

Stereotactic radiosurgery is a treatment option for patients with early-stage, non-small cell lung cancer who are not able to undergo surgery, according to a study presented Wednesday at the American College of Chest Physicians' CHEST meeting in San Diego.

Siemens, Candelis strike RT PACS distribution deal

Medical informatics company Candelis said it plans to distribute and sell the ImageGrid PACS-RT Appliance and the ImageGrid RT Viewer through Siemens Healthcares oncology care systems business unit.

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CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.