De-installing and removing a machine as heavy and sophisticated as a linear accelerator is not work for the faint of heart. It requires planning, skill, patience, experience, the ability to problem-solve on the spot, and a high dose of raw…
For decades, linear accelerators have been associated almost exclusively with cancer care. This is beginning to change. A growing number of U.S. radiation oncology programs are evaluating low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) for selected non-cancer conditions, with osteoarthritis drawing particular attention…
The image above is a conceptual illustration of relative 6 MV, 15 MV, and 18 MV photon energy depth profiles in radiation therapy. Lee la versión en español aquí. In radiation therapy, higher photon energy can mean deeper penetration and…
La imagen anterior es una ilustración conceptual de los perfiles relativos de profundidad de las energías fotónicas de 6 MV, 15 MV y 18 MV en radioterapia. Read the English version here. En radioterapia, una mayor energía fotónica puede implicar…
ROS recently installed a Varian linear accelerator treatment couch with stand-alone operability at a teaching hospital (pictured above). Hands-on training plays an invaluable role in radiation therapy education. Classroom instruction and virtual learning tools help students understand treatment concepts, while…
Haynes Simulator Head (pictured above) affixed to a 1976 Varian Clinac 4 that was originally installed at a hospital in Los Angeles, California. At first glance, the device pictured above looks almost improvised—a boxy X-ray tube housing bolted to the…
Is your clinic or hospital replacing or decommissioning diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy equipment? Today, owners of equipment have more options on how to dispose of equipment than ever before. There is a vibrant community of medical equipment companies that…
Accuray’s declining financial performance (NASDAQ: ARAY) underscores a broader truth in the radiation therapy industry: OEMs benefit when they embrace independent service organizations and the pre-owned linac market, something Accuray has not done. As Accuray faces ongoing revenue challenges, its…
Varian C-Series linear accelerator systems continue to be a staple in radiation oncology, treating thousands of patients around the globe every day with lifesaving radiation treatments. However, although older models like the Varian iX, Varian Trilogy, and older 21EX units,…
Inside the skills, training, and service strategies evolving to meet the growing demands of one of the hospital’s most complex technologies. By Alyx Arnett Read the full 24X7 article here. Linear accelerators (linacs) sit at a unique crossroads in healthcare technology:…