ASTRO Booth Number 2449--iCAD,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ICAD), an industry-leading provider of advanced image
analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early
identification and treatment of cancer, today announced that its Xoft
subsidiary will be showcasing its Xoft® Axxent®
Electronic Brachytherapy System® at the American Society for
Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 55th Annual Meeting being held
from September 22-25, 2013 in Atlanta at booth #2449. The Xoft System
can be used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), early-stage breast
cancer with Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) and Accelerated
Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI), vaginal, endometrial and cervical
cancer.
“This year’s activities at ASTRO demonstrate iCAD’s commitment to
delivering targeted, innovative and cost-effective radiation therapy
solutions to radiation oncologists to help them to more effectively
treat a variety of cancers,” said Ken Ferry, President and CEO of iCAD.
“It’s an exciting time for iCAD with new product introductions,
significant progress in our post-market breast cancer study, and the
presentation of longer term clinical data that supports the increased
momentum of our NMSC application.”
The Company’s technology will be featured in the following educational
sessions and at the Company’s booth:
Industry-Expert Theater
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Topic:
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“Electronic Brachytherapy Utilizing the Xoft® System for
the Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer”
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Presentation:
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Monday, September 23 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
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Presenter:
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Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, MBA, Cancer Treatment Services Arizona,
Affiliate of 21st Century Oncology, Adjunct Assistant
Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of
Medicine and DermEbx
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Location:
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Rear of 100 Aisle, Exhibit Hall B1
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New Data on the Use of the Xoft System for Non-Melanoma Skin
Cancer (NMSC)
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Topic:
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“Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin
Cancer: Results at Three Years,” which presents new clinical data
assessing adverse effects, cosmesis and recurrence rates related to
high dose rate (HDR) electronic brachytherapy for the treatment of
NMSC with the Xoft System.
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Presentation:
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Tuesday, September 24 at 2:10 p.m.
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Presenter:
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Dr. Bhatnagar
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Location:
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Scientific Session S in Room B405
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Breast IORT Post-market Study Update
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Topic:
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“A Safety and Efficacy Study of Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy
(IORT) using the Xoft Axxent eBx System at the Time of Breast
Conservation Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer,” providing
discussion of the ongoing study, which has 19 participating centers
and more than 150 patients treated and which continues to enroll
patients and enlist centers.
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Presentation:
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Throughout Exhibit Hall hours
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Location:
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iCAD Exhibit Booth 2449
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About ASTRO
Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation
therapists, radiation oncology nurses and nurse practitioners,
biologists, physician assistants and practice administrators comprise
ASTRO’s nearly 10,000 members, making it the largest radiation oncology
organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at
hospitals, cancer treatment centers and academic research facilities
around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are
critical in the fight against cancer. Together, these teams, treat more
than 1 million cancer patients each year.
ASTRO provides members with the continuing medical education, health
policy analysis, patient information resources and advocacy that they
need to succeed in today’s ever-changing health care delivery system.
About Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System
The Xoft System is an isotope-free radiation treatment cleared by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CE marked in the EU for use
anywhere in the body, including for the treatment of early stage breast
cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer and skin cancer. It utilizes
a proprietary miniaturized x-ray as the radiation source that delivers
precise treatment directly to cancerous areas while sparing healthy
tissue and organs. A post-market study is underway to assess the safety
and efficacy of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy with the Xoft System.
Xoft is a wholly owned subsidiary of iCAD, Inc. For more information
about Xoft visit www.xoftinc.com.
About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD is a leading provider of advanced image analysis, workflow
solutions and radiation therapies for the early identification and
treatment of common cancers. iCAD offers a comprehensive range of
high-performance, upgradeable CAD solutions for mammography and advanced
image analysis and workflow solutions for Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
for breast and prostate cancers and Computed Tomography for colorectal
cancer. iCAD’s Xoft System, offers radiation treatment for early-stage
breast cancer that can be administered in the form of intraoperative
radiation therapy or accelerated partial breast irradiation. The Xoft
System is also cleared for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer,
cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. For more information, call
877-iCADnow, or visit www.icadmed.com.
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Reform Act of 1995:
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“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
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to, the Company’s ability to defend itself in litigation matters, the
Company’s ability to identify a replacement for the Axxent FlexiShield
Mini, the risks relating to the Company’s acquisition of Xoft including,
the expected benefits of the acquisition may not be achieved in a timely
manner, or at all; the Xoft business operations may not be successfully
integrated with iCAD’s and iCAD may be unable to achieve the expected
synergies, business and strategic objectives following the transaction,
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