Press Releases
January 6, 2012: CTSA Holds Grand Opening Celebration for Cancer Support Center
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona to provide supportive services and programs for cancer patients and survivors at new, first of its kind facility in Casa Grande; grand opening celebration Friday. Read More
September 30, 2011: CGRMC, CTSA Unite as First in the State of Arizona to Deliver Breakthrough Breast Cancer Treatment
On September 30, 2011, Casa Grande Regional Medical Center (CGRMC) and Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA) were the first in the state of Arizona to perform a new breakthrough treatment for early stage breast cancer. Read More
September 28, 2011: AZ Congressman Paul Gosar Visits CTSA
On September 28, 2011, Congressman Paul Gosar, who represents the 1st District of Arizona, paid a visit to CTSA Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar and the entire CTSA staff. Read More
September 20, 2011: CTSA to Host Lilly Oncology on CanvasSM Art Exhibition
CTSA will host the Lilly Oncology On CanvasSM art exhibition September 26-30, 2011. Ths exhibition showcases artwork created by cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers that represents their personal experience with the disease. Read More
September 16, 2011: Gina Mansy, M.D., Joins UC San Diego Radiation Oncology South Bay Team
UC San Diego Radiation Oncology South Bay is pleased to announce a new addition to its team, Gina Mansy, M.D. Read More
July 25, 2011: CTSA Director to Speak at SROA 28th Annual Meeting
Director of Operations at Cancer Treatment Services Arizona, Susan Vannoni, MSRT (R) (T), ROCC, has been invited to speak during two panel presentations at the 28th annual meeting of the Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA). Read More
June 2, 2011: CTSA Doctor Selected to Present at ASTRO Second Year in a Row
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona is pleased to announce that Ajay Bhatnagar, M.D., will be presenting his research findings on Electronic Brachytherapy (EBT) at the 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), held October 2-6, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. Read More
March 2, 2011: CTSA Doctor, CTSI IT Director to Speak at ARIA North America Users Meeting
CTSA Doctor Ajay Bhatnagar and CTSI IT Director Kevin Marraccini will lead workshops at the 2011 ARIA North America Users Meeting, sharing their extensive experience working in and implementing an electronic charting environment at CTSA. Read More
February 25, 2011: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Doctor Delivers Keynote Address at International Cancer Conference
UCSD radiation oncologist and world renowned authority on neuro-oncology Dr. Kevin T. Murphy chosen as keynote speaker for 2011 Cancer-CI conference; formally inaugurates meeting in Hyderabad, India. Read More
December 1, 2010: CTSA Director Lectures with Industry Leaders at Radiation Oncology Seminar
Susan Vannoni, Director of Clinical Operations at Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA), lectured at an industry-leading radiation oncology billing and coding seminar held December 1st through 3rd in Las Vegas. Read More
October 31, 2010: CTSA Doctor Presents Abstract at Annual ASTRO Meeting
Dr Ajay Bhatnagar, Radiation Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA), presented his abstract, titled "The initial experience of electronic brachytherapy for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer," at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Read More
Type "Ajay Bhatnagar" in the search box below to view the full text of his study as published in the peer-reviewed online journal Radiation Oncology.
September 24, 2010: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Offers Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings to Qualifying Women
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are now offered at UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay to women eligible for the Medi-Cal Family PACT Program. Read More
July 27, 2010: UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay Marks its One Year Anniversary
UCSD Radiation Oncology continues to provide the best in cancer care to the South Bay region since opening its doors one year ago. Read More
June 29, 2010: CTSA Treats First Patient with the ZEVALIN® Therapeutic Regimen
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona now authorized to deliver new course of therapy for treatment of certain non-Hodgkin's lymphomas; treats first patient successfully.Read More
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
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
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
October 29, 2008: Cancer Treatment Services Arizona Marks Its One-Year Anniversary
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA) proudly celebrates its one-year anniversary of delivering the best in cancer care and treatment to the Casa Grande community. Read More
September 12, 2008: Cancer Treatment Services Arizona is now treating patients using HDR Brachytherapy
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA) is proud to announce that beginning in September 2008, CTSA will offer High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, an advanced treatment modality that delivers a powerful dose of radiation directly to the tumor site. Read More
September 8, 2008: Cancer Treatment Services of Casa Grande, Arizona, Begins Treating Cancer Patients Using Fast, Precise RapidArc™ Radiotherapy Technology
Doctors at Cancer Treatment Services Arizona, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, began treating cancer patients this month with the new, highly precise RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems. Read More
May 21, 2008: Cancer Treatment Services Arizona is now offering patients Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Casa Grande, Arizona— May 21, 2008 – Physicians at Cancer Treatment Services Arizona (CTSA), located in Casa Grande, Arizona, began treating cancer patients this month with another world-class technology called Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Read More
April 4, 2008: Pegasus Blue Star Fund Completes Investment in Cancer Treatment Services International
Pegasus Blue Star Fund announced today that it has completed its investment in Cancer Treatment Services International, L.P. (“CTSI”), which is developing an international network of integrated cancer treatment facilities. CTSI is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Read More
February 25, 2008: Harris Corporation Teams with Cancer Treatment Services International to Advance Oncology Treatment
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has joined forces with Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI) to advance the quality and delivery of radiation oncology therapy. Read More
January 10, 2008: CTSA Holds Open House
On January 10, 2008, Cancer Treatment Services Arizona welcomed the public in for an Open House. Read More
December 19, 2007: CTSA Partners With Casa Grande Regional Medical Center
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona is partnering with Casa Grande Regional Medical Center to offer the most advanced technology and highest quality of healthcare in the treatment of cancer. Read More
October 29, 2007: CTSA Treats First Patient
Cancer Treatment Services Arizona treated its first patient On October 29, 2007. The state-of-the-art full-service outpatient cancer treatment center in Casa Grande will allow. Read More
