Atlanta, Georgia, September
22, 2009
Elekta will host its 2009 Radiation Oncology Users Meeting (ROUM),
Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Now in its 18th
year, the ROUM is the premier event for radiation oncologists,
nurses, physicists and therapists in town for the 51st American
Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
Participants also are invited to attend the Elekta Halloween
Charity Bash.
Taking place at the Hilton in downtown Chicago, the meeting will
open with a general session entitled: Beyond Technology, There
Are Intelligent Solutions. Three concurrent mini general
sessions will follow, as well as afternoon breakouts that delve
into topics such as the latest technology and treatment
techniques for cancer care, government stimulus and changes in
reimbursement.
Following the meeting, is the Elekta Halloween Charity Bash. The
first vendor-sponsored charity event of its kind, all donations
will go directly to All Are Our Heroes, a song project
benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Featuring a DJ, dancing and more, the party will be held at
Union Station Chicago from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Tickets are
required for entry and available for $15 in advance and $20 at
the door. To purchase tickets, visit,
www.elekta.com/astroevents.
“Elekta is committed to continuing its 18-year tradition of
thanking our customers – and this year will give all of us a
chance to celebrate with a purpose,” says Jay Hoey President and
CEO of Elekta North America. “Since the party is on Halloween,
costumes are encouraged and everyone should expect the same
spirit of fun, camaraderie and entertainment they’ve grown
accustomed to in years past.”
To register or learn more, visit,
www.elekta.com/astroevents.
For further information, please contact:
Stina Thorman, Investor Relations, Elekta AB
Tel: +46 8 587 254 37, +46 70 778 60 10, e-mail:
stina.thorman@elekta.com
About Elekta
Elekta
is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and
clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The
company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and
treatment planning systems for radiation therapy and
radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software systems
across the spectrum of cancer care.
Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing
intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer
confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta
aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives, making the
future possible today.
Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in
over 5,000 hospitals globally, and every day more than 100,000
patients receive diagnosis, treatment or follow-up with the help
of a solution from the Elekta Group.
Elekta employs around 2,500 employees globally. The corporate
headquarter is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is
listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. For more
information about Elekta, please visit
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Investor inquiries:
Stina Thorman,
Investor Relations,
Elekta AB
Tel: +46 8 587 25 437
stina.thorman@elekta.com
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