TomoTherapy to Introduce StatRT(TM) at AAPM.New Software Facilitates Optimal Treatment of Time-Critical Cancer Cases MADISON, Wis. -- TomoTherapy Incorporated (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 it will introduce StatRT([TM]) at the annual American Association of Physicists in Medicine The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is a scientific, educational, and professional organization of medical physicists. Headquarters are located at the American Center for Physics in College Park, Maryland. (AAPM AAPM American Association of Physicists in Medicine AAPM American Academy of Pain Medicine AAPM American Academy of Pain Management AAPM American Academy of Project Management AAPM American Association of Psychiatric Medicine AAPM Army Aviation Planning Manual ) meeting in Minneapolis, July 22-26, 2007. StatRT is a new software package for the TomoTherapy([R]) Hi-Art([R]) treatment system. It allows the full radiation therapy process--CT scanning, treatment planning In radiotherapy, Treatment Planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists plan the appropriate external beam radiotherapy treatment technique for a patient with cancer. Typically, medical imaging (i.e. and treatment delivery--to be completed in as little as 30 minutes. The software is designed to enhance the quality of care for time-critical cancer cases. "True integration of CT-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy intensity-modulated radiation therapy See IMRT. has been at the core of our development efforts since day one," said Fred Robertson Fred Robertson (born October 22, 1911 in Carlisle, England died September 20, 1997) was a professional ice hockey player who played 34 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. , M.D., 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. "StatRT lets clinicians apply the fruits of this focus for the efficient, effective care of patients who need it most." With StatRT, Hi-Art users can rapidly initiate a fractionated image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG/IMRT) treatment plan, or easily provide emergency palliation pal·li·ate tr.v. pal·li·at·ed, pal·li·at·ing, pal·li·ates 1. To make (an offense or crime) seem less serious; extenuate. 2. . The entire process is easily managed from a single computer, the Hi-Art treatment system's Operator Station. The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre in Ontario, Canada, which will soon install its second TomoTherapy unit, served as a pilot site for StatRT software. One of the Centre's Senior Medical Physicists, Miller MacPherson, Ph.D., noted, "We have found that the dose distributions from StatRT are much more 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. than our traditional palliative techniques. This allows for better tissue sparing and, we hope, better tolerance of the treatment." Dr. MacPherson added, "Beyond dose distributions, being able to image, plan and treat these patients in a single appointment offers a much more convenient and comfortable experience." For more firsthand perspective on the value of this tool, visit TomoTherapy at AAPM in booth 629. For additional information on StatRT, download the backgrounder at www.TomoTherapy.com. 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 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. (c)2007 TomoTherapy Incorporated. All rights reserved. TomoTherapy, the TomoTherapy logo, Hi-Art and StatRT are among trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of TomoTherapy Incorporated. |
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