TACOMA, Wash., April 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BSD Medical Corporation (Nasdaq:BSDM) is pleased to announce that the Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Centers in Tacoma, Washington, have become the first oncology centers in the Pacific Northwest to acquire the BSD-500 Hyperthermia System. This placement emphasizes the ever growing use of hyperthermia therapy throughout the United States. The addition of the system significantly adds to the multidisciplinary arsenal of cancer treatment options Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Centers provide to the Puget Sound region. "We are pleased to have this modality to offer our patients," said Randy Sorum, MD of Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Center.
About Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Center
Celebrating over 30 years of operation, Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Centers (TVROC) has been recognized as a major provider of radiation oncology services in the Puget Sound region. TVROC offers comprehensive care, advanced technology and innovative treatments to cancer patients.
About BSD Medical Corporation
BSD Medical Corp. is a leading developer of systems used to deliver precision-focused microwave/RF energy to diseased sites in the body, including cancer. Its treatments are used to kill cancer directly and increase the effectiveness of companion radiation treatments for certain tumors. For further information visit BSD Medical's website at www.BSDMedical.com.
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