Antibodies against sugars, internal radiation: Powerful package against cervical cancer
(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) The sugar coating on cancer cells helps them thrive, and a new study indicates patients with cervical cancer who make antibodies to those sugars appear to do better when they also receive internal radiation therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 16, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
ASTRO releases first cervical cancer guidelines
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released its first...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
FDG-PET/CT points to cervical cancer patient outcomes
Patient navigation boosts women's screening compliance
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3D printing customizes brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Medicaid expansion boosted cancer screening rates (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
ASTRO issues first clinical guideline on radiation therapy for cervical cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations for radiation therapy to treat patients with nonmetastatic cervical cancer. The guideline--ASTRO's first for cervical cancer--outlines indications and best practices for external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy in the postoperative and definitive settings. Recommendations also address other treatments including chemotherapy and surgery when used in combination with radiation. The guideline is published online in Practical Radiation Oncology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Canadian health system to fire radiology group
A health system in Alberta, Canada, plans to end a contract that involves radiologists...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Canada's Conservatives pledge $1.5B in imaging funds
Echo remains top modality in Canada for heart failure
Imaging exam wait times cost Canada $2.7B U.S. per year
Canada readies huge investment in TRIUMF
Ontario ban on cremation after brachytherapy draws scrutiny (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 18, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
iCAD reports Xoft Axxent milestone
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer iCAD said that its Xoft Axxent...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
iCAD features AI software for breast imaging at RSNA
iCAD features Xoft Axxent upgrades at ASTRO 2019
iCAD to highlight AI for tomosynthesis at ECR
iCAD touts clinical results with Xoft Axxent brachytherapy
iCAD touts study on radiation therapy savings (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 12, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
IsoRay, MIM Software team on treatment for head, neck cancer
Medical isotope developer IsoRay will collaborate with medical imaging software...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
MIM Software adds to customer list
Philips, MIM to collaborate on radiation therapy
IsoRay's cesium-131 brachytherapy aids prostate surgery
MIM nets FDA OK for dosimetry software
IsoRay's GammaTile therapy receives FDA OK
IsoRay revenues climb in Q4 (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 5, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Radiation, Brachytherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals
Title: Prostate Cancer Treatment: Radiation, Brachytherapy and RadiopharmaceuticalsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/9/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/9/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - January 9, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
RSNA: Brachytherapy Treats Skin Cancer in Elderly Patients
Brachytherapy alternative to Mohs surgery in early - stage nonmelanoma skin cancers of head, neck (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - December 5, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology, Oncology, Radiology, Geriatrics, Conference News, Source Type: news
RSNA: Brachytherapy Treats Skin Cancer in Elderly Patients
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Excellent local control and cosmetic outcomes are observed in elderly patients receiving high dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) for early-stage nonmelanoma skin cancer of the head and neck region, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 5, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
iCAD features AI software for breast imaging at RSNA
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer iCAD is showcasing its Breast...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
iCAD features Xoft Axxent upgrades at ASTRO 2019
iCAD partners with Swedish team on AI for breast cancer
iCAD to highlight AI for tomosynthesis at ECR
iCAD gets FDA nod for ProFound AI software for DBT
iCAD touts clinical results with Xoft Axxent brachytherapy (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 4, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Brachytherapy proves effective in treating skin cancer
(Radiological Society of North America) The use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy to treat elderly patients with common skin cancers offers excellent cure rates and cosmetic outcomes, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Sensus' revenues slip in Q3
Lower sales of its robotic intraoperative radiation therapy system adversely...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Sensus scores Premier contract for brachytherapy
Sensus inks R&D pact with UPenn
Sensus touts research for nonmelanoma skin cancer
FDA clears Sensus Healthcare's IORT system
Sensus names new VP of clinical development (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 7, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Outcomes Across Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Similar
Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 23, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
iCAD features Xoft Axxent upgrades at ASTRO 2019
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer iCAD is showcasing the latest...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
iCAD partners with Swedish team on AI for breast cancer
iCAD to highlight AI for tomosynthesis at ECR
iCAD touts clinical results with Xoft Axxent brachytherapy
iCAD highlights study results of DBT software
FDA OKs iCAD's breast density AI software (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 17, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
ASTRO: Cervical cancer deaths rise as women's centers close
CHICAGO - Women in states where family planning clinics have closed received...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
ASTRO: Is hormone therapy after prostate surgery needed?
3D printing customizes brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Contrast ultrasound identifies early cervical cancer
FDG-PET/CT targets metastases in cervical, endometrial cancer
Volumetric MR images boost cervical cancer treatment planning (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 17, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
