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 ...

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 ...

Only 31% of patients with prostate cancer receiving radiation therapy had a successful CT simulation on the first attempt, while more than half required multiple scans on the same day and nearly 17% ...

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 ...