Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of September 23 – Registration Open - COMP Imaging Lecture Series/New Workflow Enhances Proton Therapy by Adapting to Daily Changes in Cancer Patients/Hope for B.C.'s Cancer Care System

  • Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 COMP Imaging Lecture Series! Check out this years’ speakers and topics here.
  • Irradiation can be adjusted daily based on the position of tumors and the patient's condition. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have now successfully incorporated this approach into routine clinical practice for proton therapy, marking a significant advancement in personalized treatment.
  • Radiation therapy is an essential part of cancer care with half of all patients requiring the treatment. For some, it can be a lengthy and intense process requiring dozens of treatments, but B.C. Cancer researchers are making headway that benefits all in need of this care.