Northwell Cancer Institute opens $5.8M radiation center in Queens

Miguel Materin named system head of ocular oncology at Northwell

Miguel Materin, an ophthalmologist, oncologist, and researcher of rare and complex eye cancers, was named head of ocular oncology at the Northwell Cancer Institute.

April 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.15

Clinical Roundup

Additional radiation for liver cancer doesn’t increase toxicity, University of Cincinnati study finds

New research from a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study found external beam radiation therapy is safe to administer to patients with liver cancer even after they undergo a targeted internal radiation therapy called Y90.

March 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.10

In Brief

Northwell opens integrated brachytherapy radiation medicine suite on Long Island

The Northwell Cancer Institute opened a $1 million high-dose rate brachytherapy radiation medicine suite at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center, located near the border of Long Island and Queens.

January 09, 2026

Vol.52 No.1

In Brief

Northwell, START unveil $5.7M early-phase clinical trial center

Northwell Health and START Center for Cancer Research have unveiled a $5.7M, 10,000 square foot early-phase cancer clinical trial center that aims to provide better access to treatments for cancer patients in New York and Long Island.

December 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.46

Clinical Roundup

Targeted radiation during surgery reduces pancreatic cancer recurrence, Hopkins study finds

Using intraoperative radiation to eliminate pancreatic cancer cells that have spread to areas around the pancreas, investigators at Johns Hopkins have been able to reduce the recurrence rate around the pancreas to 5%.

October 31, 2025

Vol.51 No.40

Clinical Roundup

Five-treatment radiation regimen poised to become standard of care, phase III data show

Men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer can receive a complete course of radiation in just five treatments—rather than the typical 20 to 28—while maintaining excellent cancer control and improving quality of life, according to results of an international phase III trial conducted by Rodney J. Ellis.

October 10, 2025

Vol.51 No.37

Northwell Cancer Institute opens $5.8M radiation center in Queens

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