Radiation oncology news

Here are some recent news articles and updates in the field of radiation oncology:

Clinical Trials and Research

  1. Immunotherapy Combination Shows Promise in Lung Cancer: A phase III clinical trial has found that combining immunotherapy with radiation therapy can improve overall survival rates in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. (Source: American Society of Clinical Oncology)
  2. New Targeted Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors: Researchers have developed a new targeted radiation therapy that uses a small molecule to deliver radiation directly to brain tumors, reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. (Source: National Cancer Institute)
  3. Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: A new study has found that radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery can reduce the risk of recurrence in patients with early-stage breast cancer. (Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology)

Technological Advancements

  1. Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology: Researchers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to improve radiation therapy planning and delivery, including the development of AI-powered treatment planning systems. (Source: Radiation Oncology)
  2. MR-Linac Technology: A new MR-linac system has been approved for use in the United States, allowing for real-time imaging and radiation delivery during treatment. (Source: Elekta)
  3. Proton Therapy Advancements: Researchers have made progress in developing more efficient and cost-effective proton therapy systems, which could expand access to this type of radiation therapy. (Source: Proton Therapy News)

Practice and Policy

  1. Radiation Oncology Workforce Shortages: A new report has highlighted the growing shortage of radiation oncologists in the United States, which could impact access to care for patients with cancer. (Source: American Society for Radiation Oncology)
  2. Value-Based Care in Radiation Oncology: Researchers are exploring the use of value-based care models in radiation oncology, which could improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
  3. Radiation Oncology Accreditation: The American College of Radiology has launched a new accreditation program for radiation oncology programs, which aims to ensure high-quality care for patients with cancer. (Source: American College of Radiology)

Industry News

  1. Varian Acquires Sirtex: Varian Medical Systems has acquired Sirtex Medical, a company that develops and manufactures radiation therapy products. (Source: Varian)
  2. Elekta Acquires Lumenis: Elekta has acquired Lumenis, a company that develops and manufactures laser and light-based medical devices, including those used in radiation oncology. (Source: Elekta)
  3. New Radiation Therapy Company Launches: A new company, called RaySearch, has launched with a focus on developing innovative radiation therapy solutions. (Source: RaySearch)

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates in the field of radiation oncology. I hope you find them helpful!