OncoPeer allows cloud community users to carry out threaded discussions, form open or closed groups, share and comment about uploaded files, create events, monitor trending key words within the community and sort information by keyword.

It will also support communication between members of advisory boards through providing feedback on products and services.

Varian oncology systems business president Kolleen Kennedy said: "Providing clinicians with resources that enable them to pool knowledge and learn from each other has become an important goal for us, as treatment centers seek ever more effective ways of implementing precise, non-invasive treatments like RapidArc radiosurgery."

The OncoPeer is initially available for customers in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Varian develops and markets medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions.