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Many women aged 30 to 50 suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic discomfort. Uterine fibroids may be the cause. “Understanding the symptoms of fibroids is crucial and every woman deserves to hear about all treatment options available,” says Theresa Caridi, MD, FSIR, Director of Medical Affairs at Varian. “Tailoring solutions based on the unique characteristics of her fibroids - namely size and location - empowers a woman to make an informed decision about her health and well-being.” View our attached treatment guide to learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment options for uterine fibroids. 

We're incredibly proud of our Palo Alto #interns who recently volunteered at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to help #EndHunger in our community. The team sorted an impressive 28,500 pounds of food - about the equivalent of a TrueBeam linear accelerator! Their hard work will have a significant impact for the nearly 5,000 local families who will receive this food. Great work team!

We are excited to announce the newest resource in our #empowerME patient engagement program: Cosmo for Kids! With animated videos starring Cosmo, this program is designed to alleviate treatment-related fears for pediatric patients by educating children on what to expect during radiation therapy. Cosmo for Kids helps clinicians transform the treatment process into an engaging and comforting journey for these young superheroes. https://bit.ly/4cDXzf9

Are you curious about the newest capabilities of Varian's IDENTIFY surface-guided radiotherapy system and how they are changing clinical protocols for motion management? In this motion management webinar series, care providers from around the world discuss the value IDENTIFY brings to their clinics and the patients they treat. Check it out! http://bit.ly/3VC2NTl

Recent studies have shown that #WheresCosmo is a leading question among radiotherapy professionals, and we've got exciting updates for the debate! 😎 Cosmo has been traveling the world to understand how he can help pediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy and he sure has learned a lot. Cosmo will be back next week to share his learnings in our latest #empowerME news!

Have you heard about Varian's #empowerME patient resources? This website has information about different types of cancer, how they are treated with radiation therapy, and what to expect during the course of treatment. Patients and their loved ones can access these free resources to help in navigating a diagnosis of brain, breast, cervical, colorectal, head & neck, lung, or prostate cancer at https://lnkd.in/gg44e369

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