Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 7:54 am
lain C.J. de Lotbinière, M.D., C.M., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.C, of Stamford, CT and Armonk, NY resident Thomas Lansen, M.D., F.A.C.S., both principals of Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York in White Plains,...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 9:43 am
Halloween Charity Bash ticket sales bring in $25,972 for All Are Our Heroes Project benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society The October 31st fundraiser in Chicago was held after Ele...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 9:09 am
The Randolph Cancer Center has been awarded the Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence (HOPE) Award for Expense Control by Hematology & Oncology News & Issues magazine. This award signifies Randolp...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 9:00 am
hen Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital opens its new Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Kempe Building in September, the hospital will be taking a major step toward realizing its vision of becoming a natio...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 8:24 am
If you’re looking to find out more on the latest radiotherapy technologies and novel work-in-progress projects, the show floor of the ASTRO Annual Meeting is always a good place to start. This y...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 11, 2009, 1:19 pm
For over three years, Elekta Impac Software has been sponsoring the Impac Pathology Informatics Scholarship jointly with the Association of Pathology Informatics and the CAP Foundation.  This program...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 10, 2009, 9:15 pm

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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 6, 2009, 9:44 am
Some pictures of the booth that won this very prestigious award, ‘Best Large Commercial Exhibit’, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Tradeshow, 2009 Dir...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Nov 2, 2009, 6:15 pm
Elekta is improving the availability of cancer care for Russian patients by delivering clinical solutions, services and training to a number of key hospitals and cancer centers throughout Russia. Elek...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 24, 2009, 6:34 pm
Revolutionary new technology in cancer care was launched at Royal Berkshire Hospital this week offering improved radiotherapy treatment. The kit places the Reading hospital among an elite group in the...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 23, 2009, 7:59 am
We invite you to celebrate the joy of life expressed in France during the industrial revolution. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and live shows including aerialists, contortionist acrobats, can can dancers an...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 23, 2009, 7:52 am
The new “Christie at Oldham” radiotherapy centre, a satellite to The Christie in Manchester, took a huge step forward recently with the arrival of the two Elekta Synergy linacs.  The installation...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 21, 2009, 3:04 pm
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has installed an image-guided linear accelerator at its location on the campus of Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center. The Elekta Infinity uses computerized medica...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 13, 2009, 10:49 am
First in the Southeast and fourth in the nation to host Leksell Gamma Knife®, Piedmont Hospital recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a reception was held at the hospital on...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 13, 2009, 7:17 am
Cancer has been playing hide-and-seek with Patsy Lofton for 17 years, traveling from her breast to her lung, spine and brain. Over the years she’s tried many treatments, some more successful tha...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Oct 12, 2009, 10:52 am
The rapid adoption of volumetric modulated arc therapy is generating a flurry of new treatment planning solutions. By: Cristen C. Bolan Since volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) became available ...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 24, 2009, 1:07 pm
Dr. Omar Salazar @ Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center talks about the Elekta Synergy and SBRT.
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 18, 2009, 9:18 am

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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 15, 2009, 8:55 am
Original Article: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/sep/14/new-radiation-oncologists-raise-kitsaps-options/ POULSBO — Radiation oncologists Berit Madsen and Alex Hsi know intimately the lengths can...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 12, 2009, 8:58 pm
11th Annual William’s Walk & Run Images:
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 11, 2009, 4:17 pm
Join Elekta at the 11th Annual William’s Walk & Run tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, 2009 Mansell Crossing Shopping Center 7730 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 (Near North Point Mall) 1-Mi...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 10, 2009, 3:29 pm
The 10th Biennial ESTRO Physics conference in Maastricht, Netherlands, ended a week ago. We are proud to have presented our new products Intuity™, Elekta Syngery® Symmetry™, Apex™, Fraxion™ a...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 3, 2009, 7:57 am
For 20 years, the Gamma Knife® at Piedmont Hospital has provided a safe, effective treatment for people with certain brain disorders with minimal risk. In 1989, Piedmont was first in the Southeast an...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 2, 2009, 8:39 am
AWARD-WINNING actor and singer Martin Kemp will open a new brain tumour centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital on Friday. The Spandau Ballet and former EastEnders star, who grew up around Essex Roa...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Sep 2, 2009, 7:17 am
“We started out using radiosurgery for treating patients with single brain metastases, but treatments have evolved to the point where we are now routinely treating newly diagnosed brain metastas...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 25, 2009, 10:24 am
A new book featuring cancer registrars across the United States offers a glimpse into the history of cancer registration and the careers of those devoted to making a difference in the lives of those w...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 12, 2009, 7:57 pm
The Presidential Medal of Freedom, an annual award, was created after World War II when President Truman wanted to honor civilian service during the war. Among the 16 honored at the ceremony Wednesday...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 12, 2009, 3:29 pm
As a Gamma Knife radiosurgery nurse, Evelyn Badran provides her patients with the best of two worlds: state of-the-art medical technology and compassionate, culturally sensitive nursing care When Evel...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 11, 2009, 12:17 pm
Elekta is a medical technology company specializing in radiation therapy and neurosurgery solutions for treatment of cancer and brain disorders. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Elekta maintains of...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 7, 2009, 1:02 pm
The art of radiation therapy is finding the balance between speed and accuracy. The challenge is to deliver the optimal amount of dose with pinpoint precision and without damaging healthy surrounding ...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 7, 2009, 12:29 pm
Knapp ein Jahre ist es her, dass Klinikum-Geschäftsführer Johannes Weindel den Spaten tief in den Boden des neu zu errichtenden Strahlentherapiezentrums gesteckt hat. Gestern lieferte eine Spezialfi...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 6, 2009, 1:28 pm
…The placement of the tumor, located almost directly in the center of his brain, made surgery to remove the tumor impossible. So the Schoofs decided to try a radiosurgical treatment known as Gam...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 4, 2009, 8:42 am
AAPM 2009 Tradeshow Images
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 1, 2009, 11:02 pm
It was toward the end of the first act of the world premiere of “The Bonesetter’s Daughter” when mezzo-soprano Zheng Cao, playing the lead, fell briefly onstage during the San Franci...
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Andrew R. posted an article on Elekta Oncology and Neuroscience Blog - Aug 1, 2009, 10:59 pm
South Florida Cancer Clinic: A Leader in the Patient Care Movement 1st Line Oncology has opened a next-generation radiation therapy in Coconut Creek, FL, led by Board Certified Radiation Oncologist E...
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