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Based on “published evidence complemented by expert opinion,” ASTRO Consensus Statement removes experimental status for Mobetron® single fraction APBI Sunnyvale, Calif. – The American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has published an update to its Consensus Statement on Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) in the journal Practical Radiation Oncology confirming the use of electron beam … Continued

This machine will make a difference to so many patients; initially pancreatic, neuroendocrine, colorectal and bladder tumour groups, in the second wave, head and neck, esophageal, lung and in the third wave breast and gynae (cervical cancer mainly).

Her cancer was aggressive but because it was caught early, Jana was the perfect candidate for a trifecta of comprehensive cancer care. First with oncoplasty, a plasma blade, and finally intraoperative radiation.

We discuss the technical aspects of the treatment beams produced by small mobile IORT linacs and question whether the beam parameter characterization for mobile IORT units needs to be redefined to better reflect mobile IORT applications, provide more meaningful information for clinicians, and provide a basis for future technological development in the industry.

SOS is well known for it’s all-day cadaver labs providing ample time for attendees to get hands-on teaching and experience with many different oncoplastic techniques. This year, several exciting new technologies will be available in labs to learn and discuss how to integrate these tools into their practice.