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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) delivers radiation doses to selected parts of the body with incredible precision. With this technology, tumors can be targeted aggressively while minimizing risk to normal tissues and organs.
Now, a new innovation - image-guided IMRT (IGRT) -- is substantially improving the results of this treatment. Backed by years of research, this technology integrates imaging and detection components into a state-of-the-art linear accelerator, allowing clinicians to plan treatment, verify positioning, and deliver treatment with a single device. This means faster, more effective radiation therapy with less damage to healthy tissue.
IGRT captures CT, fluoroscopic and x-ray images on a daily basis, creating three-dimensional images that pinpoint the exact size, location and coordinates of tumors. Once tumors are pinpointed, the system delivers ultra-precise doses of radiation - ultimately leading to improved cure rates. |
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