When planning for palliative radiotherapy, clinicians can forgo an additional CT scan on the same day as treatment and instead use a recent diagnostic CT scan, according to a results from a randomized ...

SAN DIEGO, October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce ...

Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend ...

Radiotherapy can often be a step into the unknown for both patients and their families. As a consultant radiation oncologist, I’m going to outline the key points in the treatment course to give a ...

The AIRO mobile CT system is being commissioned for use with the centre's Mevion S250 proton therapy system. Image courtesy of Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center CT is an integral part of adaptive ...

Repurposing diagnostic CT scans accelerates palliative radiation planning, benefiting patients with urgent needs Patients experience a significant reduction in time spent at cancer centers, enhancing ...