Radiation Therapy
The seamless integration of Elekta’s MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System (OIS) and Varian’s TrueBeam™ radiation therapy system is enabling the introduction of new OIS functionality, such as flattening filter free definition, delivery and alerts and enhanced communication capabilities. Numerous TrueBeam users have connected with MOSAIQ since the interface was introduced in 2010, and increasing numbers of users are expected to make MOSAIQ their OIS. The MOSAIQ interface to TrueBeam exemplifies the unparalleled integration between MOSAIQ and the radiation therapy systems of other providers, such as Siemens and Accuray/TomoTherapy, and particle therapy vendors, such as Hitachi and IBA. Read the rest of this entry »
Encompassing virtually every aspect of modern cancer management, Elekta (booth #401) will demonstrate not only the depth and breadth of its offerings, but its commitment to maximize safety in radiation therapy delivery at the joint 2011 AAPM/COMP meeting. The conference will convene July 31 - August 4 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Visitors to the Elekta exhibit will be offered a free “safety kit,” a USB flash drive that contains white papers and case studies that explain in detail Elekta’s approach to radiation medicine safety. 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 »
Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ earned the number one ranking in the KLAS research firm’s recently released 2011 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Medical Equipment & Infrastructure report. Perfexion received Best in KLAS in the radiation therapy category. Read the rest of this entry »
Radiotherapy is an extremely complex process, which can involve the collection and analysis of thousands of data elements during a single course of treatment. If performed incorrectly, radiation treatment can be hazardous. This is why radiotherapy is among the world’s most highly regulated industries. It is extremely important to ensure that the equipment, software and processes designed to deliver radiation to patients are as safe as possible for everyone who will interact with the product or system, whether they are operators, service engineers or patients. For this, a robust safety strategy is required. Read the rest of this entry »
June 2, the ASRT Education and Research Foundation announced their entry-level and professional scholarship recipients for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarship, which was launched in 2006, is awarded to ASRT members who are current radiation therapy educators pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. Read the rest of this entry »
According to a report released today, radiation medicine holds promise to be an even more effective weapon in the battle against cancer and may ultimately prove to be useful in chronic pain and neurodegenerative disorders. The report is a compendium of the Elekta-sponsored 2011 Future of Radiation Medicine symposium. During the event, leading researchers and clinicians discussed how the field of radiation medicine is rapidly changing. Read the rest of this entry »
As IGRT techniques have enhanced radiotherapy precision, Elekta continues working to decrease treatment session times through automated IGRT tools. Odense University Hospital (OUH, Odense, Denmark) clinicians are the first in the world to use a 3D seed matching feature of Elekta’s Intuity™ IGRT package. The software quickly and automatically pinpoints the position of gold seeds that doctors implant in the prostate to confirm the organ’s position before each treatment. 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 »
Radiation therapy has become among the safest and most effective methods for treating cancer. Over half of all patients with cancer undergo radiotherapy, either as the sole treatment technique or combined with other therapies. As technologies and therapies evolve and improve, radiotherapy techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring more time and skill to ensure delivery as prescribed. 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 […]