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A recent study by?Amsterdam UMC?explored the potential of daily online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) for bladder cancer to limit high-dose exposure of healthy tissue, compared to conventional non-adaptive radiotherapy. ? The paper examines a bladder cancer patient treated after cystoscopic tumor resection to 40 Gy in 20 sessions, with a simultaneous boost of 15 Gy to the tumor bed. By utilizing daily online adaptation the treatment plan, the team was able to achieve smaller planning target volume margins. This reduced the dose to normal healthy tissues in the bladder and bowel, while maintaining 100% coverage of the target region. ? The figure shown highlights the difference in dose exposure of the small bowel in the worst non-adaptive radiotherapy case compared to the online adaptive radiotherapy treatment plan. For the full study:?https://bit.ly/4fCRiT2

With unique digital workflows tailored to the clinical needs of a specific care center, providers can benefit from improved patient visibility and a dramatic reduction in the time spent on manual workloads. Want to learn more and see it in practice? Check out how The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Chelsea recently unlocked more efficiency, clearer communications, and streamlined patient care with the help of Varian's Advanced Oncology Solutions. https://bit.ly/3CGKW6D

Varian was thrilled to host Minister Jamie Moses, Manitoba Minister of Business, Mining, Trades and Job Creation at our Winnipeg office!?? ? As Minister Moses toured our workplace, we were delighted to share not only the deep history of Varian in #Manitoba, but also how the current work of our dedicated #Winnipeg team is pioneering cancer care technology for the province and beyond. ? As a Siemens Healthineers company, we are deeply committed to supporting Manitoba's healthcare goals and improving patient outcomes, and we recognize the role that job growth must play in meeting rising healthcare burdens.

Hypofractionated radiotherapy treatments deliver higher per-fraction radiation doses over fewer treatments than traditional radiotherapy, offering shorter treatment durations for patients at a lower cost to health systems. Despite these benefits, widespread adoption of this technique in?the Asia-Pacific region has been limited. Learn more about the regional barriers to adoption for this important radiotherapy technique: https://bit.ly/4eGJ1fF

We're excited to share the first clinician-provided feedback from early cases using Varian’s IntelliBlate Microwave Ablation Solution! Hear from clinicians working at?UC San Diego Health,?Atlantic Health System,?Rutgers New Jersey Medical School,?and NYU Langone Health?on the system's intuitive set-up, ease of use, and versatility. Thank you to all of our early users for providing your feedback on this powerful new tool for performing microwave ablation.?https://bit.ly/3Odvr8A

A recent paper from researchers at Chinese PLA General Hospital highlights the use of on-demand, online adaptive planning in a patient with advanced head and neck cancer to account for regression in tumor volume or changes in external body contour.? ? With large tumor volume reductions across the 33-session treatment, online adaptation plans done 5 times during the entire course allowed to maintain coverage of the target volume and reduce doses to normal tissues. The patient did well with treatment, with only grade 1 radiodermatitis and grade 2 oral mucositis. ? One of three winners of the "CT or CBCT Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Clinical Case Reports," the paper shows a unique solution to account for the change in external body contour for online adaptation. It also highlights the benefit of online and on-demand adaptation for head and neck cancers to account for anatomical changes, as shown in the figure below. Read the full paper:?https://bit.ly/3YDEdBB

Adaptive radiotherapy allows clinicians to personalize cancer treatment for each patient. This personalization of treatment is vital for improving patient outcomes. Learn more and #GetChecked

Our Varian Winnipeg office recently hosted the?University of Manitoba?Women in Computer Science group for their 2024 Mentor Mingle, and we couldn't be more excited to support such an important initiative. ? The gathering attracted over 50 university students who were welcomed into our office for an enriching experience. Highlights included group discussions on the importance of?#ComputerScience?for cancer care, engaging tours of our facilities, and a dynamic speed meet-and-greet segment with mentors from both Varian and other prominent Winnipeg tech companies. ? We're proud to foster education,?#Mentorship, and collaboration within the tech community, and we look forward to continuing our support for initiatives that empower the next generation of?#WomenInTechnology.

Congratulations to the clinical team at?Karolinska University Hospital, who recently completed the installation of their second TrueBeam radiotherapy system featuring Varian’s optional HyperSight imaging solution. ? Serving the Stockholm metropolitan area and surrounding regions, Karolinska University Hospital treats nearly 4,000 cancer patients each year. Now armed with two TrueBeam systems equipped with HyperSight, the clinical team will be empowered with additional capabilities in image quality, precision, and speed. ? The team will also benefit from the ability to re-plan on the CBCT images produced with HyperSight, bringing the benefits of offline adaptive therapy to the patients who can benefit most from this treatment modality.?

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