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June 24, 2010: WBRO Marks its One Year Anniversary
West Boca Radiation Oncology (WBRO) is proud to celebrate its one year anniversary since joining the medical community of Boca Raton. Read More
June 9, 2010: CTSA Doctor Selected to Present Abstract at Annual ASTRO Meeting
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has selected Ajay Bhatnagar, M.D., to present his abstract titled, "The Initial Experience of Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Non-Melanomatous Cutaneous Malignancies" at the 52nd Annual ASTRO meeting. Read More
June 1, 2010: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Announces New Medical Director
UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay, located in Chula Vista, CA, announced Tuesday that the role of Medical Director will be filled by Dr. Kevin Murphy. Read More
April 29, 2010
Join Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, from Cancer Treatment Services Arizona in Casa Grande, AZ, as he shares his clinical experience with using Varian's Real-time Position Management™ (RPM) system as part of the motion management program at Cancer Treatment Services. Click Here
March 19, 2010
ASTROnews: Seed Grant Provides Continuing Opportunities for Inaugural Recipient. Read the Article
December 7, 2009
At Cancer Treatment Services Arizona, a part of Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI), clinicians are using RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology to deliver stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments more quickly than was previously possible. Read More
November 13, 2009: WBRO is Now Treating Patients with High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
West Boca Radiation Oncology (WBRO) is proud to announce that beginning in November 2009, WBRO will offer High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, an advanced treatment modality that delivers a powerful dose of radiation directly to the tumor site. This treatment enables clinicians to position radiation sources in order to deliver the treatment with unprecedented accuracy, allowing for maximum dosage to the tumor, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and thereby minimizing side effects. Clinicians at WBRO will use the HDR Afterloader, from Varian™ Medical Systems, Inc. to treat patients using HDR Brachytherapy. Read More
November 5, 2009
Learn about the results from Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar's publicized study titled "What Do Patients Want From Their Radiation Oncologist: Final Results From a Prospective Randomized Study" as featured on CNN's Health Minute. Watch the Video
October 21, 2009: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Hosts Grand Opening at its State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy Center in Chula Vista, California
UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay, located in Chula Vista, CA, held an official grand opening ceremony for its state-of-the-art radiation therapy cancer treatment center today. The event was highly attended by local politicians, physicians, and community members. Read More
August 17, 2009: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Commences Treating their First Cancer Patient Using RapidArc™ Radiotherapy Technology, a Fast, Precise Cancer Treatment
UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay in Chula Vista, CA, has commenced treating cancer patients using RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology, a fast, precise form of treatment using the latest cancer care technology from Varian Medical Systems. The center is the first in the San Diego region to offer RapidArc technology, which is two to eight times faster than conventional forms of radiotherapy. Read More
July 22, 2009: Cancer Treatment Services San Diego and UCSD Radiation Oncology to Open New Satellite Clinic in Chula Vista
Cancer Treatment Services San Diego, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Cancer Treatment Services International, L.P., is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its latest cancer center, UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay. Through a partnership with UCSD Radiation Oncology, the South Bay facility will be the newest of three clinics for UCSD Radiation Oncology. This community-based center will offer a broad range of radiation oncology services and is scheduled to open its doors to patients in July 2009. Read More
July 21, 2009: West Boca Radiation Oncology Commences Treating their First Cancer Patient Using RapidArc™ Radiotherapy Technology, a Fast, Precise Cancer Treatment
West Boca Radiation Oncology (WBRO) in Boca Raton, FL, has commenced treating cancer patients using RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology, a fast, precise form of treatment using the latest cancer care technology from Varian Medical Systems. The new RapidArc treatment is two to eight times faster than conventional forms of radiotherapy. Read More
June 25, 2009: CTSA Begins Treating Patients with the Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy, eBx™, System from Xoft, Inc.; to Lead Clinical Trial
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA) has begun treating cancer patients using the Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy, eBx™, System from Xoft, Inc. Electronic Brachytherapy, eBx™, delivers a high therapeutic dose to a cancer tumor while sparing nearby normal tissue by using a miniaturized X-ray source rather than radioactive isotopes. The Xoft system will offer CTSA’s patients an additional treatment option for early stage breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and skin cancer. Treatment can be performed without the need for a shielded room, allowing the radiation oncologist and other medical personnel to be present during treatment delivery and minimizing patient anxiety. Read More
June 16, 2009: Cancer Treatment Services Florida to Open New Clinic in Boca Raton
Cancer Treatment Services Florida, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Cancer Treatment Services International, L.P., is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its new cancer center, West Boca Radiation Oncology (WBRO), located on the campus of West Boca Medical Center. Read More
