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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

We're thrilled to announce the start of our 2024 Varian #internship program! We've got a full schedule of hands-on opportunities for this amazing group of students, and we look forward to hearing their insights from the program.   As part of our commitment to the next generation of #FutureLeaders and innovators in healthcare, our interns will be working alongside some of the best minds in #RadiationOncology, gaining practical skills while contributing to impactful projects.   Stay tuned for updates and stories from our talented interns as they embark on this journey with us, and welcome to all our new teammates – we can't wait to see the incredible things you'll achieve!

Congratulations to the teams at Warith International Cancer Institute who recently gave their treatment facilities a major upgrade with the addition of several new TrueBeam and Halcyon radiotherapy systems. With several liner accelerators having the optional HyperArc high-definition radiosurgery solution, the team will be especially well prepared to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery for their patients. Further additions of optional HyperSight imaging solutions will allow the teams to produce images that deliver the Hounsfield Unit accuracy necessary for treatment planning directly on the acquired CBCT images. These additions are poised to bring new access to advanced radiotherapy treatment options to patients in and around Basra and Kerbala, Iraq. We are proud to be your collaborators in this endeavor to improve patient outcomes, and together, we can build a world without fear of cancer.

Today we're reflecting on some of the amazing conversations we've recently had with dedicated care providers, and on the often-discussed topic of MRI for radiation therapy enabling personalized treatment for cancer patients. Time and again, radiation therapy experts from around the world have shared how their departments are advancing radiotherapy by integrating MRI into their daily clinical routines. You can discover these insights and more during the Siemens Healthineers, MRInsights in RT Virtual User Meeting on June 19, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm CEST. Registration is required to participate. https://bit.ly/3KvqhDa

This weekend at #ASCO24, attendees got to experience the latest addition to Varian's digital oncology solutions portfolio - ARIA Systemic Therapy Management (STM). https://bit.ly/4aLrnoQ This new cloud-native module can be added to ARIA CORE for systemic therapy providers, supporting the entire workflow from creating treatment management plans through to medication administration.

For clinical teams working to implement personalized comprehensive care in a multi-disciplinary cancer care setting, disparate systems and siloed workflows can be leading barriers that prevent efficient sharing of patient data. “We are working closely with clinical teams to understand the daily challenges in accessing comprehensive patient information and are developing innovative software solutions that combine advanced technologies with specialized services and clinical expertise,” says Ashley Smith, President, Multi-Disciplinary Oncology for Varian. “These tools are designed to enable care teams to spend more time on what matters most: providing the best possible care for each patient.” Learn more at https://bit.ly/4bEneEm

With more than half the global population estimated to have a pet at home, the demand for advanced veterinary care techniques, including radiotherapy for cancer treatment, is at an all-time high. Learn how veterinary hospitals around the world are utilizing radiotherapy to treat cancer in common pets, and in some cases more exotic animals, such as lizards, birds, tortoises, snakes, and even a koala bear. https://bit.ly/453rfzP

We're celebrating nearly 40 years of our C-Series Linear Accelerators! This innovation milestone marks 4 decades of increasing access to lifesaving treatment technology for cancer patients and their families around the world. It would not have been possible without countless team members' passion, dedication, and innovation through the years. We thank them for their unwavering commitment to our mission of a world without the fear of cancer, and we look forward to many more years of improving patient outcomes through teamwork and collaboration with our global radiation oncology community. #PeoplePoweringVictories

At Varian, we know that clinical research is an essential part of developing the evidence that will drive advances in the standard of care by enabling the most personalized, effective treatment approaches possible.   That's why we're working collaboratively with cancer care teams, research institutions, patient advocacy groups, and professional medical societies across the globe, to contribute to the body of knowledge about cancer treatment as well as other treatment areas where targeted radiation can make a difference. Our goal is to give clinicians the power to make more informed decisions so they can deliver the right care at the right time to improve outcomes. For more on Varian's current clinical research portfolio: https://bit.ly/44SZVEu

Hypofractionation - when it is indicated - can have significant benefits for both patients and care providers. However, adoption and subsequently access-to-care in areas such as the Asia-Pacific region has not been widespread. In this article, we explore the barriers to adoption for hypofractionation and what they mean for the region. https://bit.ly/3wJEmJM