Latest Brachytherapy Stories
New system sets benchmark in radiation oncology versatility and capabilities HOUSTON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, Texas) has purchased two Elekta Versa HD(TM) linear accelerators. The radiation therapy system, which recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, features the versatility to deliver high-volume conventional techniques, in addition to the most advanced linear-accelerator...
Newly released brachytherapy delivery process features logical workflow and intuitive system operation for greater user and patient safety NEW ORLEANS, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2013 American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) meeting April 18-20 in New Orleans, Nucletron, an Elekta company, (booth #300), will introduce its newly redesigned Flexitron® remote afterloading platform. Flexitron emphasizes safety and efficiency in the brachytherapy workflow, increasing the...
Full range of equipment and software for the precision treatment of cancer exhibited at the Geneva Convention Center GENEVA, Switzerland, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Booths 5000/4700 - Varian Medical Systems (NYSE:VAR), the world leader in radiotherapy equipment and software, will demonstrate its full range of radiotherapy delivery systems and software at the 2(nd) ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) Forum, taking place April 19(th)-22(nd). The Varian booth will...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A prostate cancer patient has become the first person in the world to be treated using the latest version of Varian's Vitesse(TM) real time planning solution for planning and performing advanced high-dose-rate (HDR), ultrasound-guided brachytherapy treatments. The treatment took place at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Our team was very impressed overall with this treatment planning system," says Dr. Michael...
Latest Elekta linear accelerator sets benchmark in radiation oncology versatility and capabilities GENEVA, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ESTRO Booth #3400 - Elekta will debut its Versa HD(TM) system at the first major exhibition since the company introduced the advanced linear accelerator globally on March 1. The 2(nd) ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) Forum convenes April 19-23 at the Palexpo convention center in Geneva. Versa HD features high-precision beam...
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust to harness new linear accelerator to improve therapy for patients with head-and-neck, lung and prostate cancers MANCHESTER, England, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring a revolutionary combination of speed and accuracy, Elekta's new Versa HD(TM) system will help clinicians at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (Withington, Manchester) maximize the precision of therapeutic beams on the tumor target, while also accelerating radiation delivery to...
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE:VAR), the world leader in radiotherapy equipment and software, is highlighting its Calypso® System as a tool designed to help doctors reduce women's risk of developing heart disease years after treatment for breast cancer. The system uses GPS for the Body® technology to help minimize exposure of the heart during treatment for breast cancer. "We use the Calypso System for real-time motion tracking along...
Hopital Riviera orders linear accelerator with versatility to treat wide range of cases - from basic to complex VEVEY, Switzerland, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer patients referred to Hopital Riviera's (Vevey, Switzerland) new radiotherapy clinic will soon benefit from the center's acquisition of Elekta's advanced new linear accelerator, Versa HD(TM). The system, currently being installed, will be the centerpiece of Hopital Riviera's modern radiotherapy department, which is...
New program for French-speaking radiation oncology professionals established in conjunction with a leading cancer center in Avignon AVIGNON, France, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR), the world leader in radiotherapy equipment and software, has collaborated with one of France's leading cancer hospitals to provide a clinical training program on advanced image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and gating techniques for French-speaking customers. The Varian...
Experienced physician launches site to inform the public about this advanced treatment option. Oakland, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2013 Dennis R. Hill MD announces the launch of a new website designed to inform the public about a technologically advanced and efficient form of treatment for prostate cancer hdrprostatebrachytherapy.com. Dr. Hill specializes in high dose rate brachytherapy and is one of the few physicians in the country to do so exclusively. Prostate cancer is a disease that is of...
