Oncology is one of the main growing specialties in small animal medicine with a high number of cases and wider availability of CT scanning. Radiation therapy is part of numerous cancer treatment protocols but still mostly unavailable. Orthovoltage radiation provides a...
The majority of radiobiology studies follow a classic linear research pathway — from laboratory-based research to preclinical studies that can lead to clinical trials. Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are beginning to challenge this approach by reverse...
In this video with our Chief Scientific Officer, Amanda Tulk, you can learn about some of the important pieces of setting up a good radiotherapy skin practice and see how Dr. Gerald Fogarty has been able to successfully treat a range of patients....
It can be difficult to treat non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) of the lower legs. The blood supply of the lower legs makes surgery challenging, and radiotherapy below the knee is controversial because of the fear of radiation-induced ulcers. In the study, "Lesion-based...
Hear from our CEO, Adrian Treverton, about treating non-melanoma skin cancer patients safely during COVID. Patients most likely to develop basal or squamous cell carcinoma are those in the age range at greater risk of serious illness from COVID, so safe and short...
One common question dermatologists often ask about incorporating radiation therapy into their practice is “How much involvement do I need from a radiation oncologist?” Regulations concerning physician supervision, reimbursement, and radiation shielding can vary quite...
In the published study, "Split Course Superficial Radiotherapy in Scrotal Extramammary Paget’s Disease Allows Course Completion With Minimal Side Effects: A Case Study" by Gerald B. Fogarty, et al., the Xstrahl 300 system was used to treat Paget's disease to a...
Hear from Xstrahl's CEO, Adrian Treverton, on the future of skin cancer treatment. https://youtu.be/EOR9Y2eWwUw
Kilovoltage X-ray equipment maintains an integral role in the modern radiation therapy department for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer as well as other benign conditions and palliative applications. The use of low energy, therapeutic X-rays is often a...
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