21st Century Oncology to Acquire Six TomoTherapy(R) Hi-Art(R) Treatment Systems.MADISON, Wis. -- TomoTherapy (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TTPY) today announced that 21st Century Oncology, which operates the largest network of free-standing radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology centers in the world, has placed an order for six TomoTherapy([R]) Hi*Art([R]) treatment systems. The units are scheduled for future installation in Florida and California, and possibly other locations. The agreement with 21st Century reflects the healthcare industry's growing desire for the Hi*Art system's advanced image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy intensity-modulated radiation therapy See IMRT. (IG/IMRT) capabilities. TomoTherapy currently has more than 125 units installed in treatment centers worldwide. "We are very pleased to begin a relationship with 21st Century Oncology," noted Fred Robertson, MD, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for TomoTherapy. "As a leader in the industry, 21st Century has a strong reputation for delivering quality patient care. The Hi*Art treatment system's sophisticated technology allows for greater accuracy and precision in radiation therapy, and the systems to be installed at the 21st Century Centers will expand our reach for providing advanced, CT-guided radiation plans and treatment for patients across the United States." 21st Century Oncology Centers maintain a high standard of quality patient care and service, offering a full spectrum of advanced treatments with staff that are nationally recognized for excellence and leadership in the field of radiation oncology. Said Beth Klein, VP of Global Sales for TomoTherapy, "21st Century's selection of TomoTherapy as a partner for growth in their strategic markets aligns with our vision for making TomoTherapy's advanced technology accessible to patients everywhere." About TomoTherapy Incorporated TomoTherapy Incorporated has developed, manufactures and sells the TomoTherapy([R]) Hi*Art([R]) treatment system, an advanced radiation therapy system for the treatment of a wide variety of cancers. The Hi*Art treatment system combines integrated CT imaging with conformal con·for·mal adj. 1. Mathematics Designating or specifying a mapping of a surface or region upon another surface so that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged. 2. radiation therapy to deliver sophisticated radiation treatments with speed and precision while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The company completed its initial public offering in May 2007 and its stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol TTPY. To learn more about TomoTherapy, please visit our Web site at www.TomoTherapy.com. About 21(st) Century Oncology Radiation Therapy Services, Inc., which operates radiation treatment centers primarily under the name 21st Century Oncology, is a provider of radiation therapy services to cancer patients. The Company's 80 treatment centers are clustered into 25 local markets in 16 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. and West Virginia. The Company is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. The population was 48,208 at the 2000 census. According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 60,531. . (c)2007 TomoTherapy Incorporated. All rights reserved. TomoTherapy, the TomoTherapy logo and Hi*Art are among trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of TomoTherapy Incorporated. |
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