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.

Cleveland Clinic completes world's first remotely assisted HIFU procedure for prostate cancer
Providers are hopeful their work will further advance the use of such procedures in areas where patients face barriers to accessing cancer care.
How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings
The novel X-ray detector was designed to be integrated into a custom imaging system that converts radiation into light.
How often does mid-treatment imaging change how cancers are managed?
Imaging might not drive as many treatment adjustments as previously believed, according to a new meta-analysis.
Imaging may be misleading when determining the success of cancer treatment
A new analysis calls into question the use of imaging alone to determine the efficacy of ablative radiation therapy.
Prostate cancer radiotherapy timeline can be safely shortened
Isodose moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy allows patients to undergo just 4-5 weeks of treatment, compared to conventional therapy that can take around 8.

Roche, Ibex Medical Analytics and AWS partner for better cancer diagnostics

The three companies are partnering to bring AI tools to Roche’s digital pathology platform to streamline cancer diagnoses.

Study finds immediate access to radiology results eases oncology patients' anxiety

The findings show most patients prefer discussing sensitive imaging results with their healthcare provider in a timely manner.

Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer

The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.

'Robust' new imaging technique combines ultrasound with optical tomography

Researchers with the University of Texas at Arlington received a grant worth $190,000 to continue working on the new modality.

Preop prostate MRI findings predict cancer recurrence at rates similar to pathology, analysis shows

Given the similarities in accuracy between pathology results and preoperative imaging, MRI could have a greater role in risk assessments in the future, experts suggested in AJR.

SPECT/CT helps personalize treatment options for prostate cancer patients

Using SPECT/CT imaging, providers can stratify patients based on their treatment responses and make personalized adjustments accordingly.

whole-body pet scanner add-on device presented at #SNMMI 2023

New PET technology offers 'clear improvement' of whole-body scan resolution

The new technology achieves this by way of two add-on detectors that simultaneously scan patients during their whole-body PET exam.

New prostate cancer PET imaging agent officially available for commercial use

Posluma (flotufolastat F 18) received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval in May 2023.

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FDA clears AI-powered echocardiography software

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Oncology Imaging

Cleveland Clinic completes world's first remotely assisted HIFU procedure for prostate cancer

How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings

How often does mid-treatment imaging change how cancers are managed?

Imaging may be misleading when determining the success of cancer treatment

Prostate cancer radiotherapy timeline can be safely shortened

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