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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ARRA grant funds cardiovascular optical imaging research

A $566,000 grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has allowed researchers at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., to continue work on an optical system to simultaneously image electrical activity and metabolic properties in the same region of a heart.

Accuray introduces CyberKnife VSI

Radiation therapy device developer Accuray has added the Cyberknife VSI to its family of robotic radiosurgery systems.

AMA issues CPT code for new lung cancer detection technology

The American Medical Association (AMA) has released a new Category 1 CPT code for use of electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), used in the detection of lung cancer.

Radiation oncology sidesteps massive reimbursement cuts for 2010

Instead of the 19 percent of proposed cuts to radiation oncology, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to implement a 5 percent reduction, phased in over a four-year period in its 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. As a result, CMS reimbursements for radiation oncology treatments will be reduced by 1 percent in 2010.

ASTRO: Stereotactic radiotherapy means less vision loss to optic nerve tumors

The use of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSR) on patients with optic nerve sheath meningiomas results in less vision loss than when patients are treated with conventional surgery, based on a study presented today at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology in Chicago.

ASTRO: Nucletron introduces new VMAT solution

Nucletron has launched its new treatment radiation oncology planning solution for rotational therapy, the Oncentra volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), at the American Society for Radiation Oncologys (ASTRO) annual conference this week in Chicago.

ASTRO: Philips showcases updated Brilliance CT oncology platform

Philips Healthcare is unveiling enhancements in its Brilliance CT Big Bore oncology platform to improve workflow through a 4D visualization and reconstruction system at the 51st annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) this week in Chicago.

ASTRO: Hormone therapy+dose radiation increases survival with prostate cancer

Short-term hormone therapy given prior to and during intermediate dose radiation treatment for men with early stage prostate cancer increases their chance of living longer, compared to those who receive the same radiation dose alone, according to a study presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.

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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.