Radiation Oncology

Ion Beam Applications (IBA)
announced the launch (pdf) of a new cyclotron-based integrated proton therapy system that incorporates Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS). Marketing approval with the Food and Drug Administration is pending.
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September 3, 2008
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Radiation Oncology, Product Launches, New Technology & Innovation

GE Healthcare and BSD Medical
announced plans to collaborate on technology that will improve the means by which clinicians can monitor how patients respond to treatment for cancer. The BSD cancer treatment system will be integrated into GE MRI systems.
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August 29, 2008
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Radiation Oncology, Imaging, Partnerships & Consortia, Hematology & Oncology, IT & software
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