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Oncology, meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and the suffix ''-logy'', meaning "study of") is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''.

Varian's Acuros XB dose calculation algorithm for radiotherapy receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Varian Medical Systems has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Acuros® XB advanced dose calculation algorithm which can complete a RapidArc® treatment plan two to three times faster than conventional planning algorithms. Varian has incorporated the Acuros algorithm for external beam radiotherapy treatment planning into its market-leading Eclipse™ treatment planning system on exhibit at the 52nd annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in San Diego October 31 - November 4.

1 Nov 2010

McKesson to acquire US Oncology

McKesson Corporation, a leading healthcare services and information technology company, and US Oncology, a leading integrated oncology company, announced today that the two companies have signed a definitive agreement under which McKesson will purchase all outstanding shares of US Oncology for cash.

1 Nov 2010

Vascular Pathways closes $14 million Series B equity financing round

Vascular Pathways Inc., a privately held medical device company with a breakthrough product for peripheral intravenous access, today announced that the company has closed a Series B preferred equity financing round of $14 million with premier venture capital firms active in medical technology.

1 Nov 2010

Endo third quarter total revenues increase 23% to $444.1 million

Endo Pharmaceuticals today reported financial results for the third quarter 2010.

1 Nov 2010

Spectrum submits complete response to FDA's CRL for FUSILEV to treat colorectal cancer

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations with a primary focus in oncology, today announced that on Friday, October 29, 2010 it submitted a complete response to the "Complete Response" letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for FUSILEV (levoleucovorin) for Injection for treatment of patients with advanced metastatic colorectal cancer.

1 Nov 2010

Oncimmune to present benefits of EarlyCDT-Lung cancer test at ACCP annual meeting

Oncimmune® LLC, maker of EarlyCDT-Lung, a simple blood test that aids physicians in the risk assessment and early detection of lung cancer, today announced that two oral presentations and five poster presentations during this week's American College of Chest Physicians' (ACCP) annual meeting in Vancouver will collectively highlight the clinical and economic benefits of EarlyCDT-Lung.

1 Nov 2010

Shield signs strategic commercialization agreement for ST10-021 iron therapy product

Shield Holdings AG (Shield), the independent specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of late-stage hospital pharmaceuticals, today announces that it has signed a strategic commercialisation agreement for its lead asset, ST10-021, an iron therapy product which has commenced Phase III clinical development, with AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG.

1 Nov 2010

UCSD announces agreement with PHP to develop UC San Diego Proton Therapy and Research Center

Building on a plan announced in September of 2007, UC San Diego Health Sciences and the Department of Radiation Oncology are pleased to announce an agreement with Proton Health Partners, LLC (PHP) to plan, develop, and operate The UC San Diego Proton Therapy and Research Center.

1 Nov 2010

CyberKnife radiosurgery studies for breast cancer treatment to be presented at ASTRO Meeting

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today studies underway at two leading academic institutions using CyberKnife radiosurgery in breast cancer treatment. These two studies, from the University of Texas Southwestern and Fox Chase Cancer Center, will be presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in San Diego from October 31 to November 4.

1 Nov 2010

Cell Therapeutics announces submission of MAA to European Medicines Agency for Pixuvri

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for Pixuvri (pixantrone dimaleate) as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with multiply relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

1 Nov 2010

Philips launches HFO Oncology Configuration for radiation therapy

Royal Philips Electronics today introduced the Philips Panorama High Field Open (HFO) Oncology Configuration for radiation therapy, a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging solution for dedicated oncology use, at this year's American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) in San Diego, CA.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Nov 2010

FDA approves Afinitor drug for tuberous sclerosis complex

The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) today announced the first drug approved for a tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) indication by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). This drug, manufactured by Novartis Oncology, is called Afinitor and will be used to treat subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs) in individuals with TSC.

1 Nov 2010

Xstrahl launches new control system for X-ray therapy

Xstrahl, a designer and manufacturer of a world-renowned range of superficial and orthovoltage radiotherapy systems that have been essential in supporting healthcare professionals and their patients in over 500 clinics for the past 15 years, today announces the launch of Imperium, a new control system for its X-ray therapy system, at this year's ASTRO conference in San Diego, 31 October - 4 November.

From Xstrahl 1 Nov 2010

Dance for the Cure of Prostate Cancer: A national awareness and fundraising campaign

Today, AdMeTech Foundation in cooperation with Nick Kosovich of Dancing with the Stars, Arthur Murray International (AMI), Philips Healthcare, Mary Murphy of Fox TV Hit So You Think You Can Dance and other key leaders of the dancing community have launched Dance for the Cure of Prostate Cancer as a national awareness and fundraising campaign to end the prostate cancer crisis.

30 Oct 2010

Accuray to present CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System at ASTRO Meeting

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that 40 accepted abstracts highlighting the use of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System will be presented as posters and presentations at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), taking place in San Diego from October 31-November 4.

30 Oct 2010

Study finds SBRT therapy delays pancreatic cancer progression

For pancreatic cancer patients unable to undergo surgery the only known cure for this form of cancer a highly targeted cancer radiation therapy may help slow cancer progression and lessen disease symptoms, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

30 Oct 2010

Anthem reaches long-term agreement with Hartford and Windham hospitals

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Hartford Healthcare Corporation announced today they have reached a long-term agreement on the continuation of their participating contracts for Hartford Hospital and Windham Community Memorial Hospital. As a result, the hospitals will continue as participating hospitals in Anthem's networks without interruption. Covered services provided by the hospitals to Anthem members will continue on an in-network basis.

30 Oct 2010

AACR announces launch of new journal, Cancer Discovery

The American Association for Cancer Research announces the launch of its newest journal, Cancer Discovery, which will publish high-impact, peer-reviewed articles describing major advances in basic and clinical research. Its unique format will feature game-changing research, review articles, perspectives and commentaries, news, and "Research Watch" summaries of important journal articles. Cancer Discovery is a new addition to the AACR's robust publication program.

30 Oct 2010

First woman dean of Duke University awarded 2010 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Nancy Andrews, M.D., Ph.D., a groundbreaking researcher and the first woman dean of Duke University School of Medicine, has been awarded the 2010 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science.

30 Oct 2010

Karmanos, WSU SOM present long-term results of fast neutron radiotherapy in localized prostate cancer

Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM) in Detroit will present the world's largest study that shows the long-term results of fast neutron radiotherapy (FNRT) in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. The findings will be formally announced Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting

30 Oct 2010

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Varian's Acuros XB dose calculation algorithm for radiotherapy receives FDA 510(k) clearance

McKesson to acquire US Oncology

Vascular Pathways closes $14 million Series B equity financing round

Endo third quarter total revenues increase 23% to $444.1 million

Spectrum submits complete response to FDA's CRL for FUSILEV to treat colorectal cancer

Oncimmune to present benefits of EarlyCDT-Lung cancer test at ACCP annual meeting

Shield signs strategic commercialization agreement for ST10-021 iron therapy product

UCSD announces agreement with PHP to develop UC San Diego Proton Therapy and Research Center

CyberKnife radiosurgery studies for breast cancer treatment to be presented at ASTRO Meeting

Cell Therapeutics announces submission of MAA to European Medicines Agency for Pixuvri

Philips launches HFO Oncology Configuration for radiation therapy

FDA approves Afinitor drug for tuberous sclerosis complex

Xstrahl launches new control system for X-ray therapy

Dance for the Cure of Prostate Cancer: A national awareness and fundraising campaign

Accuray to present CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System at ASTRO Meeting

Study finds SBRT therapy delays pancreatic cancer progression

Anthem reaches long-term agreement with Hartford and Windham hospitals

AACR announces launch of new journal, Cancer Discovery

First woman dean of Duke University awarded 2010 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Karmanos, WSU SOM present long-term results of fast neutron radiotherapy in localized prostate cancer

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