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.

MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT
A recent comparison of the two modalities’ utility for guiding radiation therapy for prostate cancer shows numerous benefits for MRI over CT.
Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer
Given the complex nature of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, efforts to develop more effective methods of treating it have increased over the years.
AI tumor volume estimations could improve prostate cancer treatment strategies
More detailed estimations of lesion size could give providers greater insight into how to best manage a patient’s treatment plan.
MRI could be 'powerful tool' for guiding surgery decisions in patients with rectal cancer
“No one wants to get surgery if they can avoid it. Now we have a powerful tool to help patients and their doctors predict who would benefit from surgery after initial chemotherapy and radiation."
Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive
The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.

ACR to accredit all U.S. VA radiation oncology facilities

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has chosen the AmericanCollege of Radiology (ACR) as the accrediting organization for all VAhospital radiation oncology facilities across the United States.

July 17, 2008

Treating rare breast cancer with radiation therapy may lower recurrence rate

Patients with a rare type of breast cancer may benefit from receivingradiation therapy in addition to surgery to prevent recurrence,according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.

July 14, 2008

N.Y. radiation oncology practice deploys Varian RapidArc technology

Radiation Oncology Associates of New York is now deliveringimage-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy to its patientsusing RapidArc radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems.

July 14, 2008

Vantage Oncology expands cancer center network; secures $100M credit facility

Vantage Oncology, a developer and operator of radiation oncologycenters, has completed seven new partnerships comprising 10 cancertreatment facilities in several new and existing markets.

July 9, 2008

Wisconsin city to appeal medical imaging equipment exemption

The city of La Crosse, Wis., plans to appeal a state rule that exemptsscores of computerized medical equipment from local property taxes.  

June 30, 2008

Xoft launches U.S. electronic brachytherapy registry

Xoft, a brachytherapy device developer, has enrolled and treated itsfirst patient in its national electronic brachytherapy patient registryunder the oversight from the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS), theAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the American College ofRadiation Oncology (ACRO).

June 27, 2008

Varian unveils Trilogy system at cancer center in France

The Georges-François Leclerc Cancer Center in Dijon, France, hasinstalled a Trilogy linear accelerator from Varian Medical Systems togive patients with cancer access to image-guided radiotherapytreatments.

June 19, 2008

Illinois hospital uses Varian RapidArc cancer treatment

Decatur Memorial Hospital in Illinois is the third in the United Statesto treat a cancer patient using RapidArc radiotherapy technology fromVarian Medical Systems.

June 18, 2008

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services.

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.

Oncology Imaging

MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT

Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer

AI tumor volume estimations could improve prostate cancer treatment strategies

MRI could be 'powerful tool' for guiding surgery decisions in patients with rectal cancer

Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

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