Press Releases
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
