Theragenics Making Good Progress

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By John Roesler, Theragenics VP of Sales and Marketing We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet each and every AccuBoost user. We have visited many sites multiple times, and now have a better understanding of the challenges they face and how our...

Q&A ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF BIOZORB TO CHALLENGING ACCUBOOST CASES

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With David Wazer, M.D., Medical Advisory Board Chair There has been speculation about the relative utility of the BioZorb marker as an aid in AccuBoost targeting. A few specific cases in recent months have provided evidence that in challenging and hard to reach...

Newsletter Issue 32: AccuBoost Expands to New Sites

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If other users like the AccuBoost procedure, Heather Jones, MD. loves it – for the simple fact that she has spent more time than most exploring the benefits and side effects of the all-important boost component of whole breast radiation. Dr. Jones is leading the...

Newsletter Issue 31: A picture is worth a thousand words: AccuBoost lowers undesired exposure to the heart and lungs

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In explaining the benefits of AccuBoost to patients, there can be no doubt of the validity of the old adage:  “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Based on an AccuBoost user’s request, a visual aid has been developed that shows the conceptual differences between the...

Newsletter Issue 31: Q&A on The contribution of AccuBoost for patients with pacemakers

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With David Wazer, MD,  Medical Advisory Board Chair Patients with pacemakers present a challenge for radiation therapy. The problem is exacerbated for breast cancer patients as the pacemaker is often in or near the radiation field. The contribution and suitability of...