Radiation Oncology
More attention and resources are flowing into cancer management clinics than ever before, improving cancer survival and the overall patient experience. We hear about it from time to time – not only from clinics that are effectively harnessing our technology to help patients, but also from centers that have invested a lot of time, creativity and money into transforming the “cancer ward” into an environment where optimism lives, a home away from home, a place of hope. Read the rest of this entry »
With the February 2011 news that MOSAIQ® is the first comprehensive (radiation and medical oncology) EMR to receive complete EMR certification, it’s time to put your meaningful use preparations into high gear. Elekta’s August sessions will be broken into two sections, and focus on MOSAIQ version 2.3. Read the rest of this entry »
Elekta cordially invites you to attend the 20th Annual Elekta Oncology Users Meeting on October 1, 2011 at the Eden Roc Renaissance in Miami Beach, Florida. Customers using any Elekta solutions are welcome to take advantage of this free educational opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »
Accuracy in radiation therapy demands careful targeting and patient positioning – precision measured in millimeters. The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology, the first and only freestanding cancer center of its kind in Manhattan, is among the first treatment centers to adopt Elekta’s HexaPOD™ evo RT system, a unique fully robotic patient positioning system that enables clinicians to fine-tune the patient’s treatment position not only in three dimensions (x, y and z), but also pitch, roll and yaw. These six independent degrees of freedom enable doctors to easily reposition patients, which decreases treatment time and achieves maximum accuracy. Read the rest of this entry »
All body cells can be damaged or killed by radiation, but tumor cells are more sensitive to radiation than normal cells. Radiation therapy uses this principle to damage beyond repair or kill the abnormal cancer cells in a tumor. Successful radiation therapy depends on the ability of the linear accelerator, or linac, to deliver a tumoricidal dose of radiation to the tumor while ensuring minimal radiation of normal tissue. The linac accurately produces, monitors, controls and conforms the radiation beam to the planned target. Read the rest of this entry »
Elekta K.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Elekta AB, has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation in Japan. Read the rest of this entry »
Elekta presented solutions for ultimate precision in cancer care at an Investor Meeting in conjunction with the 52nd Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting, in San Diego. Elekta also discussed the market drivers in established and emerging markets, and explained its strategy for sustainable profitable growth. Read the rest of this entry »
Join Elekta, Impac and CMS Software Saturday, October 30 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the 19th Annual Radiation Oncology Users Meeting. Elekta users can take advantage of this learning experience to network with experts in your field and Experience the Elekta Difference. Read the rest of this entry »
Fortis Hospitals Ltd recently inaugurated a dedicated cancer institute at its Mulund facility bringing in comprehensive cancer care with an integrated approach under one roof. The Fortis Cancer Institute offers comprehensive customized, cancer treatment with dedicated consultants across medical, surgical and radiation oncology backed by the latest in cancer technology. Read the rest of this entry »
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Advanced Program for Stereotactic Radiosurgery September 8, 2015Objective To further enhance the participant’s knowledge of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion and its advanced applications in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery. Specific focus will be placed on Gamma Knife surgery with or without the Extend System for several different indications. Patient selection, radiosurgical techniques and complication avoidance as […]
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion - Upgrade Program December 10, 2013Objective To receive aspects of clinical and technical training for handling new features of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, when upgrading from previous models. Training on the dynamic workflow of Leksell GammaPlan includes instruction on using the pre-planning and follow-up features of the program as well as on developing treatment plans using composite sho […]
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion - Introductory Program December 8, 2013Objective To identify the basic principles and biophysics of Gamma Knife surgery and how they apply to day-to-day patient treatment. Review the clinical indications, parameters of treatment and outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery. Recognize radiation safety issues and principles, as well as become familiar with emergency procedures that pertain to Leksell Gamma […]
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion - Applications Introductory Program November 17, 2013Objective To make users confident in the operation, care and maintenance of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion. The course focuses on radiation physics, dosimetry, stereotaxy for Gamma Knife surgery, quality assurance (QA), technical information and treatment planning using Leksell GammaPlan®. Content ■ Principles of stereotaxy and radiosurgery ■ Prin […]
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion / 4C - Introductory Program November 10, 2013Objective To obtain knowledge about the practical aspects of stereotactic radiosurgery using Leksell Gamma Knife. Principles of radiation physics and radiobiology, that apply to single-session, focused, small volume irradiation will be covered. Registrants should be able to create radiosurgery dose plans for various indications. Content ■ Principles a […]
- Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Clinical Introductory Program October 6, 2013Objective To introduce clinicians to Gamma Knife® surgery with Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion and Extend™ System. The course focuses on clinical information, combined with hands-on sessions using Leksell GammaPlan®. Experts with years of experience from Gamma Knife surgery are selected to lecture on this course. Training center and duration 4-day course at Un […]
- XiO - Application December 16, 2012OBJECTIVE To provide applications training in the use of XiO for treatment planning. The course provides an understanding of the software enabling the user to efficiently create effective treatment plans using our product. COURSE CONTENT Structure Contouring Digitized Contour-based Planning 2D Irregular Field Planning 3D External Beam Planning Special Plann […]
- XiO IMRT December 9, 2012Objective To provide applications training in IMRT treatment planning utilizing the Xio Treatment Planning System. The course provides an understanding of the IMRT software enabling the user to efficiently create effective IMRT treatment plans using our product. Course Content Contouring for IMRT Planning Beam Placement IMRT Prescription Optimization Segme […]
- SRT December 9, 2012OBJECTIVE This advanced clinical training program is designed to present the processes required to implement SRT for routine treatment on Elekta Axesse™ and other Elekta linear accelerators sterotactic capabilities. COURSE CONTENT • Recognize indications for and outcomes of SRT/Radiosurgery • Understand dose selection, fractionation and planning techniqu […]
- Monaco December 9, 2012OBJECTIVE To provide applications training in advanced radiobiology-based IMRT treatment planning. The course provides an understanding of the IMRT software enabling the user to efficiently create effective IMRT treatment plans using our product. COURSE CONTENT Contouring / Image Fusion for IMRT Planning Beam Template Creation The IMRT Prescription IMRT Co […]