What's New
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
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
