New Technique Provides More Targeted Radiation Therapy of Brain Cancer
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Children with brain cancer who undergo chemotherapy may benefit from a technique known as intensity-modulated arc therapy (IMAT).
New research findings reported here at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting by Chris Beltran, PhD, from St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, show that IMAT may effectively irradiate pediatric brain tumors while reducing exposure to surrounding tissue compared with the more conventional intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Access to Virtual Colonoscopy
In line with American Cancer Society guidelines, H.R. 5461 would give Medicare patients access to CT colonography, often referred to as “virtual colonoscopy.” Access to virtual colonoscopy has been shown to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. Learn More
Further Enhancing Radiation Therapy
A new industry-wide initiative to develop and implement additional patient protection features for radiation therapy equipment will help ensure that cancer patients receive their treatments as intended. Learn More
CT Radiation Dose Check Initiative
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring safe, appropriate and effective medical imaging, MITA and CT manufacturers are spearheading the effort to include new, more expansive radiation dose safeguards on CT technology. Learn More
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