Highlights from the ISRS CNS Summit 2025: The CyberKnife® System’s Impact in Radiosurgery
The International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) is a global community of professionals dedicated to Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). The CNS Summit is a newly organized event by ISRS, focusing on central nervous system conditions such as spinal and skull base radiosurgery. As we delve into the findings presented at the […]
ESTRO 2025 Research Highlights
The theme for ESTRO 2025 was “Transformative Innovation Through Partnership,” emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnership to push the boundaries of radiation oncology and multidisciplinary cancer care. The program featured interactive sessions, panel discussions, and joint sessions with partner associations, focusing on breakthrough research and innovation. The congress aimed to connect the radiotherapy community, […]
Icon Cancer Centre and 5D Clinics: A Joint Venture to Expand Access to Advanced Radiotherapy in Australia
In a move to increase patient access to advanced radiotherapy technology, Icon Cancer Centre has partnered with 5D Clinics to bring the highly precise CyberKnife® System to the east coast of Australia. This joint venture aims to make robotic radiation therapy technology available to the greater Australian population, reducing the current need to travel long-distances […]
SBRT for Prostate Cancer: Understanding the Evidence of the PACE-B Trial
“Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for patients with low and favorable intermediate risk prostate cancer should be considered a new standard of care,” reports Prof. Nicholas van As, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Medical Director of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The PACE B trial has demonstrated that five-fraction SBRT is non-inferior to conventional radiotherapy […]
Expanding Access to Radiotherapy in Ghana: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Kofi Adesi Kyei
Among the well-reported disparities in access to cancer treatment across Africa, the radiotherapy care gaps are perhaps most evident. GLOBOCAN data estimated that current radiotherapy capacity meets only 30 percent of the need across Africa.1 Ghana is recognized as a leader in improving the availability of radiotherapy — both within the country and across the […]
World Cancer Day: United by Unique – Inspiring Stories from People Affected by Cancer
Every year, February 4th marks World Cancer Day, an initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) with the goal of raising awareness and driving action towards equitable cancer care for all. This year signifies the launch of the ‘United by Unique’ campaign, a three-year journey emphasizing a people-centered approach to cancer care […]
Over Two Decades of AI-Powered Precision: How Synchrony has Revolutionized Real-time Adaptive Radiotherapy Delivery
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way products, services and technologies are developed and delivered. The field of radiation oncology was among the first to start using AI. For over two decades, Accuray has provided a solution called Synchrony, that allows tumor motion to be corrected during radiation therapy delivery. This real-time motion synchronization […]
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: Embracing Technological Advancements in Radiation Therapy
The Royal Marsden, in London, UK, opened its doors in 1851 as the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. Today it operates as a specialist cancer hospital and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre for Cancer, working closely with its principal academic partner, the Institute […]
Record-Breaking Attendance at Accuray French-speaking Users Meeting
The Accuray French-speaking Users Meeting held on December 5th – 6th in Lille, France, included customers from France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Belgium. It marked a milestone with the highest turnout for any Accuray French-speaking Users Meeting to date. More than 130 participants from 37 centers and four countries joined—both in person and virtually—creating a vibrant […]
The Art of Radiotherapy: What Unusual Patients Have Taught Me
Daily practice is guided by clinical evidence from well-conducted trials on significant samples representing the majority of the cases. But what should we do when faced with an exceptional case that doesn’t fit the studied populations? How far should we go? What risks should we take? There are many questions, and just as many uncertainties. […]
Success at Prostate SBRT Course in Miami
The Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Course concluded recently, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing advancements in prostate cancer treatment. The event attracted over 220 attendees from 20 countries, including prominent radiation oncologists and medical physicists eager to exchange knowledge and insights. Over the course of two days, participants delved into the latest […]
Expanding Radiotherapy Access in Pakistan: An Interview with Dr. Tariq Mahmood
As the fifth-most-populous country in the world, Pakistan provides a powerful case study in examining gaps in access to cancer care, including radiotherapy access and disparities in cancer outcomes. To better understand these gaps — and potential solutions — we sat down with Dr. Tariq Mahmood, Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology CyberKnife® Robotic […]
SGRT on the Radixact® System: Ways of Enhancing Radiotherapy Delivery with VitalHold™
Have you ever faced a situation where getting a patient into the correct position for their radiotherapy has been challenging? Do you ever worry that monitoring your patients’ every move by visually watching a camera is erroneous? Would you like to be able to offer patients radiotherapy treatment without always having to use a permanent […]
Why Motion Matters: The Advantage of Real-time Tracking
Each day a person takes approximately 22,000 breaths, that is about 7.5 million breaths each year. But we don’t even think about it, until of course something isn’t quite right. One of the first signs of lung cancer can be shortness of breath, the degree to which is subjective per person. Facing cancer treatment can […]
Pioneering Advanced Radiotherapy in Kenya
Radiotherapy is an essential part of cancer treatment but what is the current status in Kenya? We took a look at how Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) have taken steps to offer patients advanced radiotherapy in Kenya with the CyberKnife® System. Cancer Burden in Kenya Cancer is the third leading cause of […]
Bringing Together Leading Liver Cancer Experts in the 7th APAC Liver Roundtable
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer‐related deaths globally. Nearly 80% of the patients with HCC are in the Asia region. Although radiation therapy (RT) is a frequently used treatment option for HCC, the recognition of RT differs according to the guidelines. Liver Cancer Roundtable Members in Action The 7th APAC (Asia-Pacific region) […]
Experts Gather in Bangkok to Advance Precision Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment in ASEAN Region
Medical experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region recently convened in Bangkok, Thailand, for the 6th Breast Roundtable, supported by Siriraj Hospital. The event, which took place on June 1st, 2024, aimed to help drive the sharing of best clinical practices and drive advancements in precision […]
ISRS 2024 News
This year the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) 2024 was hosted in New York City. More than 340 abstracts were accepted, and over 630 attendees representing 53 countries and specialties including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and more took part to learn, share, and excel! We met up with Prof. Marc Levivier former President of ISRS […]
ESTRO 2024 NEWS
At ESTRO 2024, we commemorated 30 years of transformative progress in the field of radiation therapy. Thirty years ago, the first patient was treated on the CyberKnife® System at Stanford University, USA. This groundbreaking technology has transformed radiation medicine. It was also three decades ago that the concept of dynamic helical delivery, utilized in the […]
Accuray Innovation & Partnership Hub
On April 16, Accuray inaugurated its Innovation & Partnership Hub in Genolier, Switzerland, reaffirming its commitment to the radiotherapy field as well as the Canton of Vaud. Positioned strategically within the Genolier Innovation Hub, the new facility capitalizes on the proximity of hospital groups and many investments by the Canton of Vaud making it a […]
