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Deep Learning Model for Creating Synthetic CT from MRI in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
2021 27 Jul
Researchers investigated the robustness and generalisability of a deep learning network for deriving synthetic CT from MRI of head neck cancer patients and found they were similar to those based on CT, suggesting a robust and reliable method. Radiotherapy planning based only on PET/MRI lacks CT information required for dose calculations.... Read more
Women’s Cancer Screenings Fell by More than 80% During COVID
2021 05 Jul
According to the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, breast cancer screenings for underserved women decreased by 87%, and by 84% for cervical cancer, during April 2020 when compared to the previous five years of averages for the month. In a statement, lead study author and CDC health scientist Amy DeGroff said... Read more
The Future is Here: Whole-body Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2021 02 May
A group of researchers from Italy, led by Dr Paul Summers, from the European Institute of Oncology (IEO), presented results on “Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging: technique, guidelines and key applications.” As more clinicians and patients are requesting a radiation-free technique to deal with cancer screening and management, whole-body magnetic... Read more
5th Edition of International Cancer Conference
2022 24 Mar
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British Institute of Radiology Meeting Goes Virtual
2021 17 Mar
For the first time in its history, the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) will hold the Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting online. Bringing together experts from around the world to share their views on a broad range of aspects relevant to radiotherapy and oncology, the Meeting will run in two parts, from 17-19 March and 24-26 March 2021.... Read more
We Care about Cancer Care
2021 08 Mar
The Lancet Oncology Commission on Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine presented their research aims, findings and recommendations at ECR 2021, on policy and investment regarding the imaging of cancer patients at country and global levels. These findings may aid in implementing the 2017 Cancer Resolution “Cancer prevention and control in the context... Read more
Defence is the Best Attack: Immuno-Oncology Breakthroughs
2021 16 Feb
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