# Radiation Oncology * **Definition:** A medical specialty that uses high-energy radiation therapy, such as X-rays or high-energy particles, to treat cancer by killing cancer cells or shrinking tumors. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Radiation Oncology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Radiation Oncology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 11K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**Kettering Health says radiation oncology is back online after ransomware attack**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/kettering-health-says-radiation-oncology-back-online-after-ransomware-attack) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Northwestern cancer center names radiation oncology leader**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/northwestern-cancer-center-names-radiation-oncology-leader/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Radiation Oncology Reimbursement: New Bill Rocks the Boat**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/radiation-oncology-reimbursement-new-bill-rocks-boat-2025a10008va) | [[Medscape]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**New state-of-the-art cancer treatment center opens in Newport Beach**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250403/New-state-of-the-art-cancer-treatment-center-opens-in-Newport-Beach.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**After 13-year effort, Mercy Health hospital to offer radiation therapy**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/after-13-year-effort-mercy-health-hospital-to-offer-radiation-therapy/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/23/2025 | [**Congress revisits the Medicare radiation oncology rate controversy**](https://www.bioworld.com/articles/718205-congress-revisits-the-medicare-radiation-oncology-rate-controversy) | [[BioWorld]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Fuse Oncology, ACRO Partner to Integrate Clinical Pathways Platform**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fuse-oncology-acro-partner-to-integrate-clinical-pathways-platform-302401372.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Fuse Oncology, ACRO Partner to Integrate Clinical Pathways Platform - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fuse-oncology-acro-partner-integrate-174600637.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study ...**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-psa-prostate-cancer-surgery-overtreatment.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**Tampa General Hospital and Mass General Brigham Announce First Joint Venture to Open ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tampa-general-hospital-mass-general-182100600.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/10/2025 | [**Fuse Oncology Establishes Clinical Liaison Council - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fuse-oncology-establishes-clinical-liaison-124600422.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Egypt partners with Burjeel Holdings to enhance oncology care - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/egypt-partners-burjeel-holdings-enhance-100121629.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**UH Seidman Cancer Center introduces advanced Varian Ethos 2.0 for cancer treatment**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250124/UH-Seidman-Cancer-Center-introduces-advanced-Varian-Ethos-20-for-cancer-treatment.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Health IT Business News, Financial Edition - January 16, 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-business-news-financial-edition-january-16-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**Radiotherapy/Radiation Oncology Devices Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecast to 2030**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/radiotherapy-radiation-oncology-devices-market-133300294.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Healthcare AI News 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/18/healthcare-ai-news-12-18-24/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Adaptive Research Welcomes Western Radiation Oncology to Expand Community Access to Pioneering Cancer Treatment Trials**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/adaptive-research-welcomes-western-radiation-oncology-to-expand-community-access-to-pioneering-cancer-treatment-trials-1034096437) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Global Radiation Oncology Market by Key Player - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-radiation-oncology-market-key-player-insighthorizon-zjjxe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Radiation Oncology Market Size to Hit USD 28.07 Billion by 2033 - Straits Research**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/11/2978420/0/en/Radiation-Oncology-Market-Size-to-Hit-USD-28-07-Billion-by-2033-Straits-Research.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**NIH Funding Correlates with Community Benefits in Radiation Oncology Departments**](https://www.physiciansweekly.com/nih-funding-correlates-with-community-benefits-in-radiation-oncology-departments/) | [[Physicians Weekly]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241016/FDA-strengthens-AI-regulation-to-ensure-patient-safety-and-innovation-in-healthcare.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**ACR to recognize 6 radiologists for contributions to the field - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/radiology/acr-to-recognize-6-radiologists-for-contributions-to-the-field.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240927/UCLA-Health-researchers-showcase-advances-in-radiation-oncology-at-ASTRO.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 8/8/2024 | [**Dr. Hasan Murshed Publishes 'Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology, 4th Edition' with Elsevier**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dr-hasan-murshed-publishes-fundamentals-of-radiation-oncology-4th-edition-with-elsevier-302218003.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/2/2023 | [**Practical Radiation Oncology**](https://medicalxpress.com/journals/practical-radiation-oncology/) | [[MedicalXpress]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Radiation Oncologists**: Medical doctors specializing in the treatment of cancer using radiation therapy. - **Radiation Therapists**: Healthcare professionals who administer radiation treatments to patients. - **Radiation Oncology Equipment Manufacturers**: Companies that design and produce radiation therapy machines and technology. - **Fuse Oncology**: A company focused on enhancing radiation oncology through innovative software solutions and partnerships. - **Integrated Oncology Network (ION)**: A network of cancer care centers expanding access to radiation oncology services. - **Varian**: A company providing advanced radiation oncology solutions, including adaptive radiotherapy systems. - **American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)**: A leading organization that publishes clinical practice guidelines and conducts research to improve radiation oncology practices. - **Adaptive Research Inc.**: A clinical trials network that collaborates with Western Radiation Oncology to enhance access to innovative cancer treatment trials. - **European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO)**: An organization that collaborates with ASTRO to provide recommendations on radiation therapy for various cancer types. - **Sasa Mutic**: PhD from Varian, highlighting the importance of quality management in radiation oncology. - **Dr. Hasan Murshed**: A prominent radiation oncologist and Medical Director of Hope Regional Cancer Center, known for his textbook 'Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology'. - **Medical Physicists**: Professionals who ensure the safety and effectiveness of radiation treatments through technical expertise. - **The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)**: A professional organization for radiation oncology, recently appointed Vivek S. Kavadi as CEO. - **Varian Medical Systems Inc.**: A leading provider of radiation oncology equipment and software, known for its innovations in cancer treatment. - **Barry Tanner**: CEO of Integrated Oncology Network (ION), emphasizing the importance of technology in community oncology practices. - **GE HealthCare**: A prominent player in medical imaging and radiation therapy, known for integrating AI into oncology workflows. - **Alara Imaging, Inc.**: A firm collaborating with Bayer to address variability in radiation doses from CT scans. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Adaptive Research and Western Radiation Oncology**: This partnership aims to enhance access to innovative cancer treatment trials for patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. - **Academic Institutions and Hospitals**: Collaborations for research and clinical trials to improve radiation therapy techniques and outcomes. - **Fuse Oncology and ACRO**: A strategic agreement to commercialize ACROPath, a clinical pathways platform aimed at standardizing workflows in radiation oncology. - **Technology Companies**: Partnerships to develop advanced imaging and treatment planning software for enhanced precision in radiation therapy. - **USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center**: Opened a new radiation oncology and imaging center in Newport Beach, California, to provide advanced cancer care. - **Integrated Oncology Network and OncoLogics**: Partnership to enhance patient care capabilities in southern Louisiana. - **Tampa General Hospital and Mass General Brigham**: Collaboration to open a state-of-the-art radiation oncology center in Palm Beach County, Florida, enhancing local cancer care. - **Cardinal Health and Integrated Oncology Network**: Acquisition aimed at enhancing oncology services and integrating advanced analytics for improved patient care. - **Bayer and Alara Imaging**: Collaboration to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from CT scans using Alara's software. - **Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Voxel Healthcare**: Collaboration receiving a $2.1 million grant to enhance AI-driven clinical decision support for pediatric brain radiation therapy. - **Varian and Sun Nuclear**: An alliance to enhance quality assurance offerings and interoperability for radiotherapy solutions, distributing SunCHECK quality management platform. - **Siemens Healthineers and The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center**: A 10-year, $105 million partnership focused on advancing imaging technologies in radiation oncology. - **Maverick Medical AI, NewVue.ai, and RADPAIR**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance radiology workflows and revenue cycle management. - **Osceola County Board of County Commissioners and Empyrean Medical Systems**: A Memorandum of Understanding to develop NeoCity as a technological innovation district, focusing on radiation oncology devices. - **Quantek Systems and Varian**: Collaboration to enhance clinical interoperability and digital workflows through the RO Dynamics platform. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: Developing advanced AI models for radiology to improve medical image interpretation and reporting. - **Carta Healthcare and Realyze Intelligence**: Collaboration to enhance AI-driven patient matching for clinical trials, improving cancer research. - **Iterative Health and Unio Specialty Care**: Partnership to implement AI technology for improving colorectal cancer screening. - **Akumin and United Imaging**: Collaboration to establish a Center of Excellence featuring advanced imaging systems to improve diagnostic precision and patient experience. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Act**: Proposed legislation to modernize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy, shifting to episode-based payments. - **Market Growth**: The Radiation Oncology Market is projected to grow from $8.92 billion in 2023 to $23.62 billion by 2031, driven by increasing cancer prevalence. - **Biology-Guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT)**: Innovative technology allowing real-time tracking of cancer cells during treatment, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. - **AI Integration**: The incorporation of artificial intelligence in radiation oncology to optimize treatment planning and improve patient outcomes. - **Adaptive Radiation Therapy**: A trend towards personalized treatment plans that adjust based on patient response and tumor changes. - **Telemedicine in Oncology**: Advancements and challenges discussed by radiation oncologists, emphasizing the need for legislative changes to improve access. - **Integration of Imaging Technologies**: Advancements in imaging modalities such as MRI and PET scans to enhance tumor targeting during radiation therapy. - **AI in Radiation Oncology**: AI technologies are being integrated into clinical workflows to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline processes. - **Artificial Intelligence in Treatment Planning**: Utilization of AI algorithms to optimize radiation dose distribution and improve treatment accuracy. - **Adaptive Radiotherapy**: The Varian Ethos 2.0 system allows for real-time adjustments in treatment plans based on daily changes in tumor size and position. - **ASTRO Clinical Practice Guidelines**: Updated guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for various cancer treatments, including radiation therapy. - **Radiotherapy Market Growth**: Expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rising cancer cases and technological advancements. - **Advanced Technologies at Yashoda Medicity**: Introduction of Varian EDGE with HyperArc technology and ETHOS with Hypersight for precision radiation therapy. - **GE HealthCare Innovations**: Showcasing deep learning-based solutions at ASTRO 2024 to streamline radiation therapy workflows. - **ClickBrain RT**: An AI-driven tool for pediatric brain radiation therapy planning, improving treatment precision and minimizing damage to healthy tissue. - **SciMoCa**: A Monte Carlo-based solution for secondary dose computation and plan quality assurance, enhancing treatment accuracy. - **MRI-guided SBRT**: Research shows that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy significantly reduces long-term side effects in prostate cancer treatment. - **Generative AI in Radiology**: Utilized to automate report generation and improve accuracy in disease classification, enhancing patient care. - **TrueBeam System**: The Varian TrueBeam version 3.0 enhances radiotherapy delivery with improved safety, precision, and efficiency. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Disparities in access to radiation oncology services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. - **Patient Safety**: Ensuring the safety of patients during radiation treatments, including minimizing exposure to healthy tissues. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Navigating complex regulations and standards for radiation safety and treatment protocols. - **Radiation Risks**: Concerns regarding the safety and potential side effects of radiation therapy, which may hinder market expansion. - **Access to Radiation Therapy**: Growing demand for radiation therapy, especially in low- and middle-income countries, necessitating increased treatment devices by 2035. - **Medicare Reimbursement Rates**: Ongoing debates regarding cuts to Medicare rates for radiation oncology services, impacting provider reimbursement. - **High Production Costs**: The radiation oncology market faces challenges such as high production costs and regulatory complexities that may hinder growth. - **Radiation Exposure Risks**: Research indicates increased risks of cardiac events due to radiation exposure during cancer treatments. - **Shortage of Oncology Professionals**: Significant shortage of trained oncology professionals in SAARC nations, impacting cancer care delivery. - **Data Management in Oncology**: The need for effective data management and utilization in oncology is critical for improving patient outcomes and accelerating research. - **Integration of New Technologies**: Challenges in integrating advanced imaging and treatment technologies into existing clinical workflows. - **Access to Clinical Trials**: There is an urgent need to improve patient access to clinical trials, particularly in oncology, to enhance treatment options. - **Physician Burnout**: The healthcare industry faces significant challenges related to clinician burnout, particularly in radiology, necessitating AI solutions to improve workflow. - **Data Silos in Oncology**: Challenges in integrating clinical data across platforms, which can hinder efficiency and patient care. - **Staffing Shortages**: The decline in the number of radiologists has led to increased reliance on AI solutions to alleviate physician burnout. - **Healthcare Access Disparities**: Research indicates disparities in healthcare access and funding for racial minorities and low-income individuals in cancer treatment outcomes. - **Integration of Technologies**: The challenge of effectively integrating MIM Software's advanced imaging solutions into GE HealthCare's existing systems while maintaining high standards of patient care. - **Legal Barriers in Telemedicine**: Challenges faced in cross-state telemedicine impacting patient care, especially for rural patients. ## Related Topics [[Radiotherapy]]; [[Radiology]]; [[Oncology]]