NASHUA, N.H. and LAS VEGAS, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- (Booth #101) -- 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 the Company will showcase the Xoft® Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx®) System® at The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 26-30, 2017. The Company will also host a series of presentations by leading clinicians at its booth (#101) to discuss strategies and outcomes in early-stage breast cancer patient care with intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) using the Xoft System.

"With the growing worldwide adoption of the Xoft System, an increasing number of clinicians are recognizing that this revolutionary technology offers a safe and effective treatment option for patients with early-stage breast cancer who meet specific selection criteria," said Ken Ferry, CEO of iCAD. "We are pleased to highlight the unique clinical experiences of two expert Xoft IORT breast surgeons at this year's ASBrS meeting and share in their commitment to making innovative, clinically-proven treatment options like IORT available to their patients."

Among a range of clinical indications, the Xoft System is used to perform IORT, a procedure where breast surgeons and radiation oncologists work together to administer one precise, concentrated dose of radiation to the tumor site at the time of lumpectomy. Traditional breast cancer treatment involves a series of radiation treatments administered five days per week for six to eight weeks. With traditional treatment, radiation is administered from outside the body. With IORT, radiation is delivered from inside the tumor bed, more precisely targeting cancer cells and reducing the risk of damage to nearby healthy areas including the heart, lungs, and ribs. A growing body of favorable clinical data supports the use of IORT in appropriate patients with early-stage breast cancer.

Clinician experts including Craig Wengler, MD, Breast Surgeon, Martin Health System, Stuart, FL and Janie Grumley, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon, Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center, Seattle, WA will present an overview of their recent clinical experience treating patients with Xoft IORT in booth #101 during the meeting. The details regarding their presentations are as follows:

Craig Wengler, MD
Thursday, April 27, 7:30-9 pm PT
Friday, April 28, 3:15-3:45 pm PT

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