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Radiation Oncology Equipment Marketplace
A Panel Discussion among 12 Radiation Oncologists
Study Description and Objectives
To conduct a panel discussion on radiation oncology equipment among twelve radiation oncologists.
§ Evaluate the market outlook for Varian Medical, TomoTherapy, Accuray, and Elekta
§ Treatment panning software: Varian’s Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) vs. TomoTherapy’s Hi-Art®
§ Stereotactic radiosurgery tools: Accuray’s CyberKnife® vs. Elekta’s Gamma Knife®
§ Determine drivers of growth for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, and adaptive radiotherapy
§ How does radiation oncology fit within the larger hospital budget in terms of profitability and priority?
§ Examine the purchasing decision criteria for Varian’s new product line including efficacy, patient throughput, cost, level of clinical support required, etc. (VMAT, DART™, etc.)
§ Identify new equipment that will change the competitive dynamics
§ Assess the outlook for proton therapy
§ When and how will proton therapy impact the market?
§ Does efficacy warrant the expense?
§ Which vendors are well positioned in this area?
Companies and Products Mentioned in This Report
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Company |
Ticker Symbol |
Product(s) |
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Accuray |
ARAY |
CyberKnife® |
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Elekta |
EKTAB |
Synergy®, Gamma Knife® |
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Philips Medical |
PHG |
Pinnacle3® |
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Siemens Medical |
SI |
Various |
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TomoTherapy |
TTPY |
TomoTherapy® Hi•Art® |
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Varian Medical |
VAR |
Trilogy™, VMAT™, DART™ |
Inclusion Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
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§ U.S.-based radiation oncologists § Academic or large hospital setting § Planning to attend the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) § Performing/leading teams performing high volume of : § Stereotactic radiosurgery procedures § IMRT § Preference for those aware of proton therapy and Varian Medical’s VMAT™ |
Hospitals Represented
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Institution |
State |
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AZ |
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CA |
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Free-standing center |
FL |
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MA |
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Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Dana Farber Cancer Institute |
MA |
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Atlanticare, |
NJ |
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NJ |
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NM |
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PA |
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PA |
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WA |
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VA |
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