Estro News Update

Innovative solutions for radiation therapy

Siemens Healthcare showcases its latest radiation therapy solutions at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) 2011

Siemens Healthcare has presented its diverse range of radiation therapy solutions at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) 2011. The innovations are aimed at assisting clinicians in treating tumours with greater precision. Intelligent software and modern imaging ensures that radiation planning and therapy take place with greater efficiency. Highlights included Multiple-X, a feature with which radiation times can be shortened and In-Line kView Imaging in which an optimised beam is used to image a tumour to enable a repeated check of its location before radiation treatment. Read More

Fast Clinical Adoption of Advanced TrueBeam Capabilities from Varian Medical Systems in Europe
Examples of advanced treatments using TrueBeam to be described at ESTRO (European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology) meeting in London this week
London, England, May 9th 2011 -- Hospitals across Europe have been among the earliest global adopters of the state-of-the-art TrueBeam system, which was introduced last year by Varian for fast and precise radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatments. Of the first fifty TrueBeam systems to begin treating patients clinically, ten are in Europe, where thousands of patients have already received advanced treatments. Read More 

Nucletron showcases Five innovations in cancer treatment at ESTRO

Product innovation underscores commitment to radiotherapy and global market leadership in brachytherapy

Veenendaal, the Netherlands (5 May 2011) – Nucletron, a leading provider of state-of-the-art radiotherapy solutions for cancer treatment will feature five new innovations at the ESTRO Anniversary Congress, May 8-11 in London, all designed to meet the growing interest and need to more effectively treat a wide variety of cancers. Click for more information

Varian Medical Systems Spotlights Advances in Radiotherapy Treatments at 30th Annual ESTRO Meeting, May 8-12, London
  
TrueBeam radiotherapy treatment device among highlights on Varian booth at anniversary meeting of European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
    
London, England, May 5th 2011 -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) is spotlighting its TrueBeam™ medical linear accelerator for fast, precise and efficient cancer treatments at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology anniversary congress in London next week. A fully-featured TrueBeam system will be the centerpiece of Varian’s booth at the annual ESTRO meeting (Booth No. 30).
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Elekta to Demonstrate Advanced Solutions for Managing Cancer Safely and Effectively at ESTRO 2011

New RFID product emphasizes safety via accurate monitoring of patients and equipment

LONDON, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2011 European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) exhibition, 8-12 May at the ExCel Centre in London, Elekta will demonstrate advanced solutions that provide clinicians with the tools to save and improve lives of cancer patients worldwide. This includes Elekta's new RFID system, Identify*, which is designed to increase staff confidence in the integrity of patient identification and set up. Click to read more