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Image: The Calypso anchored beacon transponder (Photo courtesy of Varian Medical Systems).

Anchored Beacon Transponder Guides Lung Cancer Radiotherapy

A novel beacon transponder detects even slight movements of a tumor, helping clinicians deliver lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) more precisely. More...
01 May 2018
Image: A new study shows higher doses of radiation hold no benefit for treating prostate cancer (Photo courtesy of Cancer Research UK).

Higher Radiation Dose Yields No Survival Benefit in Prostate Cancer

A new study reveals that while radiation therapy (RT) dose escalation does not improve overall survival (OS), it does reduce the need for secondary therapies. More...
28 Mar 2018
Image: 64CuCl2 PET/CT images reveal two positive small lymph nodes (A, C), whereas 18F-Choline PET/CT (B, D) is negative (Photo courtesy of Arnoldo Piccardo/ Galliera Hospital).

Novel PET Imaging Agent Targets Copper Atoms

A novel positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging agent that traces copper accumulation in tumors can help detect prostate cancer (PC) recurrence, according to a new study. More...
21 Mar 2018
Image: PET images of kidneys and spleen 90 minutes post injection of 18F-BMS-986192 and anti-PD-L1 immunohistochemistry of healthy monkey spleen tissue (R) (Photo courtesy of David Donnelly/ BMS).

PET Scan May Help Personalize Cancer Treatment

A same-day, noninvasive positron emission tomography (PET)-based imaging approach could help guide cancer treatment decisions and assess treatment response, claims a new study. More...
14 Mar 2018
Image: A round breast tumor with oxygen microbubbles spread throughout the tumor (Photo courtesy of John Eisenbrey/ TJU).

Oxygen Microbubbles Sensitize Tumors to Radiation Therapy

Injecting breast cancer with oxygen-filled microbubbles makes tumors three times more sensitive to radiation therapy (RT), according to a new study. More...
14 Feb 2018
Image: An innovative integrates oncology disciplines for improved patient care (Photo courtesy of RaySearch Laboratories).

Oncology Information System Supports Comprehensive Care

A next-generation oncology information system (OIS) connects all oncology disciplines, enabling users to fluidly coordinate tasks and ensure optimal use of resources. More...
31 Jan 2018
Image: CT-guided pulsed RF therapy relieves Sciatica and back pain (Photo courtesy of Alessandro Napoli/ Sapienza University).

Image-Guided RF Treatment Relieves Lower Back Pain

Computerized tomography (CT)-guided pulsed radiofrequency (RF) is beneficial for patients with acute or subacute neuro-radicular pain and sciatica, according to a new study. More...
24 Jan 2018
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