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We've got one day left of the 2024 World Congress of Brachytherapy, and our teams are eager to continue the stimulating conversations around advances in brachytherapy. Stop by our booth to join in the discussion!

In a new study published by Maastro and Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, CBCT images produced by the HyperSight imaging solution are compared to fan-beam CT, ring-gantry CBCT, and C-arm linear accelerator CBCT images.    The study showed that CBCT images produced by HyperSight had increased image quality and noise reduction compared to the other CBCT imagers, while HyperSight and CT imagers had comparable performance for metal artifact reduction (MAR) and extended field-of-view (eFoV) features. These results indicate the potential for adaptive radiotherapy and optimized workflows using the HyperSight imaging solution. https://bit.ly/3LjW7De

Once every four years, the global radiotherapy community gathers for the World Congress of Brachytherapy, and thankfully, 2024 is one of those years.    Brachytherapy is a time-tested method of delivering localized radiation directly to tumors while sparing the surrounding healthy tissues. Despite the long and robust history of this treatment method, our teams are excited to join in conversations about the latest advancements to brachytherapy. See you there! 

Many women aged 30 to 50 suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic discomfort. Uterine fibroids may be the cause. “Understanding the symptoms of fibroids is crucial and every woman deserves to hear about all treatment options available,” says Theresa Caridi, MD, FSIR, Director of Medical Affairs at Varian. “Tailoring solutions based on the unique characteristics of her fibroids - namely size and location - empowers a woman to make an informed decision about her health and well-being.” View our attached treatment guide to learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment options for uterine fibroids. 

We're incredibly proud of our Palo Alto #interns who recently volunteered at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to help #EndHunger in our community. The team sorted an impressive 28,500 pounds of food - about the equivalent of a TrueBeam linear accelerator! Their hard work will have a significant impact for the nearly 5,000 local families who will receive this food. Great work team!

Introducing the newest resource in our #empowerME patient engagement program: Cosmo for Kids! With animated videos starring Cosmo, this program is designed to alleviate treatment-related fears for pediatric patients by educating children on what to expect during radiation therapy. Cosmo for Kids helps clinicians transform the treatment process into an engaging and comforting journey for these young superheroes. https://bit.ly/4cDXzf9

Recent studies have shown that #WheresCosmo is a leading question among radiotherapy professionals, and we've got exciting updates for the debate! 😎 Cosmo has been traveling the world to understand how he can help pediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy and he sure has learned a lot. Cosmo will be back next week to share his learnings in our latest #empowerME news!

Have you heard about Varian's #empowerME patient resources? This website has information about different types of cancer, how they are treated with radiation therapy, and what to expect during the course of treatment. Patients and their loved ones can access these free resources to help in navigating a diagnosis of brain, breast, cervical, colorectal, head & neck, lung, or prostate cancer at https://lnkd.in/gg44e369

Calling all medical physicists — are you curious how Eclipse v18.0 treatment planning is changing the game for complex treatments like multi-isocenter stereotactic radiosurgery for multiple brain mets? This deep dive is for you! Dr. Kenny Guida, DMP, Director of Treatment Planning at The University of Kansas Cancer Center put the software through its paces. Find out what he learned about how it performs. https://bit.ly/3VrncZS