Proton therapy

Tampa General Hospital Opens Infusion Center at the TGH Cancer Institute's State-of-the-Art Satellite Location

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Proton, Tampa General Hospital, Travel, Accreditation, Drink, Ear, Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Prescription, Nose, Hospital, Patient, ACS, Practitioner, American College, Health, News, Tissue, Bone marrow, Breast, HDR, Otorhinolaryngology, Liver, Skin, FCS, Cancer Institute, Radionuclide, COC, Cell, Radiopharmaceutical, Immunotherapy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Research, University of Florida Cancer and Genetics Research Complex, Radiation, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, Newsweek, Commission, Pharmacy, Radiation therapy, U.S. News & World Report, Physician, TGH, Proton therapy, Haematopoietic system, Throat, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical imaging, Cancer, Oncology

TAMPA, Fla. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an endeavor to expand cancer care for the rapidly growing communities of south Hillsborough County, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) opened a state-of-the-art, 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 19. Additionally, a Radiation Oncology Center will open at the Brandon location, 10740 Palm River Road, this fall.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an endeavor to expand cancer care for the rapidly growing communities of south Hillsborough County, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) opened a state-of-the-art, 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon location.
  • "Our new TGH Cancer Institute location allows us to expand our reach and provide greater access to our community."
  • The TGH Cancer Institute satellite location in Brandon is part of Tampa General's $550 million master facility plan, the largest in the hospital's almost 100-year history.
  • The addition to the TGH Cancer Institute's Infusion Center will offer seven more chemotherapy areas for the treatment of cancer.

Southwest Florida Proton selects RayStation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Proton, Lymphoma, Proteus, Sarcoma, Proton therapy, RaySearch Laboratories, Eye, Pancreas, Cancer, Spine, Esophagus, Head, Breast, Brain, Prostate, Neck, Lung, Organization, Patient, IBA, Physician, Liver, Medical imaging

STOCKHOLM, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Florida Proton is establishing a proton center between Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, that will be the first cancer treatment center on Florida's west coast to offer proton therapy, an effective treatment option for cancers of the brain and spine, breast, esophagus, head and neck, liver, lung, eye, pancreas and prostate, lymphoma, and soft tissue sarcomas. It is also considered standard of care when compared with conventional radiation for most pediatric indications. The center will be equipped with IBA's Proteus One machine and the RayStation treatment planning system. RayStation is widely considered as the most advanced treatment planning system for proton therapy.

Key Points: 
  • RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that Southwest Florida Proton, USA, has placed an order for the treatment planning system RayStation®* to be installed at its new proton center in Estero, Florida.
  • STOCKHOLM, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Florida Proton is establishing a proton center between Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, that will be the first cancer treatment center on Florida's west coast to offer proton therapy, an effective treatment option for cancers of the brain and spine, breast, esophagus, head and neck, liver, lung, eye, pancreas and prostate, lymphoma, and soft tissue sarcomas.
  • RayStation is widely considered as the most advanced treatment planning system for proton therapy.
  • We look forward to supporting the South Florida Proton Center."

Taichung Veterans General Hospital selects RayStation

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 7, 2023
CBCT, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, MCO, Proton therapy, RaySearch Laboratories, Cancer, Radiation therapy, Patient, Hospital, Sumitomo Group, Sumitomo Corporation, Medical imaging, Q2

STOCKHOLM, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that the proton therapy machine vendor Sumitomo Corporate has placed an order for RayStation®* treatment planning system to be installed at Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), Taichung, Taiwan.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that the proton therapy machine vendor Sumitomo Corporate has placed an order for RayStation®* treatment planning system to be installed at Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), Taichung, Taiwan.
  • TVGH will use a Sumitomo proton therapy machine with Sumitomo's compact next-generation system, to which RayStation will be adapted, enabling TVGH to utilize the new system's method for very fast delivery of treatment plans for the treatment of moving tumors.
  • Dr. Weir Chiang You, Chief of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TCVGH), says: "I am delighted to announce that TVGH will soon be incorporating the state-of-the-art Sumitomo proton therapy machine into our clinical practice.
  • Their premier product, RayStation, will provide our medical professionals with the tools they need to optimize patient treatment plans and improve therapy outcomes."

Tampa General Hospital Named One of America's Top Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Proton, Online, News, Cyberknife, Medicine, Partnership, Accreditation, Cancer Institute, Education, COC, Proton therapy, Multiple myeloma, Hospital, Commission, Radiation, Quality of life, Research, HDR, BMT, University of Florida Cancer and Genetics Research Complex, Radiopharmaceutical, Radiation therapy, Patient, Tampa General Hospital, Reno CyberKnife, U.S. News & World Report, ACS, Lymphoma, TGH, Cell, Brachytherapy, Statista, Health, American College, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Oncology, Newsweek, Tampa Bay, Cancer

TAMPA, Fla., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is in the top 3% of cancer hospitals in the United States, according to Newsweek and Statista. Listed in the news magazine's new America's Best Cancer Hospitals 2023 rankings, Tampa General is also ranked in the top 10 Florida cancer facilities that appear on Newsweek's list.

Key Points: 
  • Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute is ranked among the best cancer hospitals nationally.
  • TAMPA, Fla., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is in the top 3% of cancer hospitals in the United States, according to Newsweek and Statista.
  • Listed in the news magazine's new America's Best Cancer Hospitals 2023 rankings, Tampa General is also ranked in the top 10 Florida cancer facilities that appear on Newsweek's list.
  • "This recognition is a testament to the incredible oncology team that leads the TGH Cancer Institute to deliver world-class, cutting-edge and compassionate cancer care," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General.

Global Radiation Therapy Market Forecast Report 2023-2027: A $13.28 Billion Market in 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 26, 2023
Health, Pharmaceutical, Proton, Urbanization, Hitachi, Ion Beam Applications, Hospital, COVID-19, Ageing, Radiation, IGRT, Radiosurgery, Particle accelerator, Incidence, US, Proton therapy, Growth, IMRT, Medical imaging, Tomotherapy, LINAC

The "Global Radiation Therapy Market with Focus on LINAC: Insights & Forecast (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Radiation Therapy Market with Focus on LINAC: Insights & Forecast (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global radiation therapy market is expected to reach US$13.28 billion in 2027, witnessing growth at a CAGR of 6.77%, over the period 2023-2027.
  • The global radiation therapy market can be categorized into external beam radiation therapy, internal beam radiation therapy and others (systemic radiotherapy) on the basis of type.
  • Depending upon the type, the global external beam radiation therapy market can be categorized into following categories: Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Tomotherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Proton Therapy.

P-Cure, in Cooperation with Hadassah Medical Center, Completes Treatment Of First Patient Using World's Most Compact, Patient Centric, Proton Therapy System

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 26, 2023
Proton, CT, Proton therapy, Neoplasm, Linear particle accelerator, Anatomy, Cancer, Quality of life, Head, Hadassah Medical Center, Hospital, Data, Patient, FDA, Tongue, Medical imaging

SHILAT, Israel, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, P-Cure announced the completion of the 7-week Proton Therapy course delivered in cooperation with Hadassah Medical Center to the first Israeli patient using its compact FDA-cleared Adaptive Proton Therapy Solution, installed within the size of a standard Linac vault. The 85-year-old patient, Rina, suffering from a recurrent tumor at the base of her tongue, had previously received conventional radiation therapy.

Key Points: 
  • The 85-year-old patient, Rina, suffering from a recurrent tumor at the base of her tongue, had previously received conventional radiation therapy.
  • The treatment was conducted in a seated position enabling the patient to stay calm during the treatment.
  • It was the first time that Proton Therapy treatment was delivered in a seated position to a patient with such a tumor.
  • Rina was the first patient treated by the clinical team of Hadassah Medical Center using the FDA-cleared P-Cure Proton Therapy solution.

Cincinnati Children's Ranked #1 in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Rankings

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Proton, Vaccine, Radiation, Sleep, Diabetes, Pediatric urology, NICU, Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, U.S. News & World Report, Proton therapy, Hospital, Acute kidney injury, Clinical trial, Quality of life, Research, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, PUV, FLASH, Patient, Patient safety, Risk, Pancreatectomy, Super Soccer Stars, ICU, Health, Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album, III, News, Urology, Neonatology, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical industry, MD, Endocrinology

CINCINNATI, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Children's has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2023-24 rankings.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Children's has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2023-24 rankings.
  • Hospitals were ranked based on key clinical data that includes measures such as patient outcomes, diversity training and patient safety.
  • The goal of these rankings is to identify hospitals that provide the highest quality care for children with the most serious or complicated medical conditions.
  • "We are incredibly proud and honored to be recognized as the best pediatric hospital in the nation," says Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children's.

Southwest Florida Proton to bring world-class cancer care to region with fast-growing senior population

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 19, 2023
Proton, Partnership, Radiation, Travel, Magnetic resonance, Sarcoma, Proton therapy, Eye, Pancreas, Spine, Esophagus, Breast, Head, Brain, Prostate, Radiology, Neck, Google Images, Ion Beam Applications, Lung, MRI, Patient, Lymphoma, Cancer, Liver, Magnetic resonance imaging, Positron emission tomography, Medical imaging, Airline

"The risks for developing many types of cancers increases as we age, and although cancer care has improved in Southwest Florida, the region lacks one of the most powerful, advanced forms of radiation therapy – proton therapy," said Dr. Arie Dosoretz, a founding partner of Southwest Florida Proton and Advocate Radiation Oncology.

Key Points: 
  • "The risks for developing many types of cancers increases as we age, and although cancer care has improved in Southwest Florida, the region lacks one of the most powerful, advanced forms of radiation therapy – proton therapy," said Dr. Arie Dosoretz, a founding partner of Southwest Florida Proton and Advocate Radiation Oncology.
  • Florida is home to six of the nation's 42 proton therapy centers: Miami (2), Jacksonville (2), Orlando (1) and Delray Beach (1).
  • Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy using charged proton particles to destroy cancer cells.
  • The centerpiece of Southwest Florida Proton will be Ion Beam Application's ProteusONE, which delivers the most clinically advanced form of proton radiation therapy.

RaySearch signs agreement with B dot Medical for development of advanced software solutions for proton therapy

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Medicine, Proton therapy, RaySearch Laboratories, Cancer, Radiation, Hospital, Patient, Health, Medical imaging

STOCKHOLM, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration agreement with B dot Medical Inc. aimed at advancing the field of proton therapy by development and validation of intregrations between RaySearch's treatment planning system RayStation®*, oncology information system RayCare®* and B dot Medical's ultra-compact proton therapy system.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration agreement with B dot Medical Inc. aimed at advancing the field of proton therapy by development and validation of intregrations between RaySearch's treatment planning system RayStation®*, oncology information system RayCare®* and B dot Medical's ultra-compact proton therapy system.
  • The collaboration aims at expanding the accessibility and availability of proton therapy technology to a wide range of healthcare facilities and regions worldwide.
  • Takuji Furukawa, President and CEO, B dot Medical, says: "This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission, "proton for everyone".
  • Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch, says: "We are thrilled to join forces with B dot Medical in this groundbreaking collaboration.

NJ Doctors: New Study Warns of Impending Cancer Surge

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 5, 2023
Proton, Lung, JACS, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Cancer, Radiation, Procurement, American College, Journal, Breast, Patient, Proton therapy, Medical imaging

SOMERSET, N.J., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors at ProCure Proton Therapy Center are raising awareness of a new study that predicts a surge in cancer cases due to pandemic-induced screening delays.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors at ProCure Proton Therapy Center are raising awareness of a new study that predicts a surge in cancer cases due to pandemic-induced screening delays.
  • The study, published last month in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), used a predictive statistical model to quantify missed diagnoses of lung, breast, and colorectal cancers by comparing observed cancer rates in 2020 with pre-pandemic cancer rates (2010-2019).
  • Researchers found a drop in cancer diagnoses between 2020 and 2010-2019 for all three cancer types.
  • With laser-like accuracy, proton therapy precisely targets cancer while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, often with fewer side effects and less downtime.