At ASTRO this year, Linax Technologies will be showcasing their training programs designed to help engineers service and support linear accelerators and provide physicists with tools to improve clinic efficiency. John Vano, President of Radiology Oncology Systems (ROS), sits down…
John Vano, President of Radiology Oncology Systems, had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Cogswell, CEO of MagnetTx, to discuss ASTRO 2024. Mike is a major player in the radiation oncology space and has helped launch many startups in…
At this year’s ASTRO conference, Linatech will be showcasing their recently FDA-approved VenusX linear accelerator. Phillip Hirschfelder, Vice President of International Sales at Radiology Oncology Systems (ROS), sat down with Jonathan Yao, Ph.D., CEO of Linatech, to learn more about…
At the 2023 ASTRO conference, Panacea Medical Technologies unveiled a new linear accelerator, the Siddharth II. Since then, Panacea has secured FDA 510k approval and installed the first system, which is now treating over 70 patients a day with its…
¿Debería comprar un acelerador lineal Varian TrueBeam reacondicionado o un Varian Trilogy reacondicionado? Médicos y gerentes se plantean esta pregunta al abrir un nuevo centro de radiooncología, al reemplazar un acelerador lineal más antiguo o bien al expandir un sitio…
One major challenge in radiation therapy is dealing with the movement of tumors, particularly those in the chest and abdominal regions, which are affected by respiration. This movement can lead to inaccuracies in treatment delivery, potentially compromising outcomes. Respiratory gating…
La instalación de un acelerador lineal (Linac) comienza con un primer paso crucial: establecer el marco base. Este componente fundamental garantiza la estabilidad y precisión necesarias para que el Linac funcione de manera efectiva, respaldando su operación durante décadas. Requisitos…
Should I purchase a refurbished Varian TrueBeam or a refurbished Varian Trilogy linear accelerator? This question is often asked by clinicians and managers when either opening a new radiation oncology center, replacing an older linear accelerator, or expanding an existing…
Installing a linear accelerator (Linac) starts with a crucial first step: setting the base frame. This foundational component ensures the stability and precision necessary for the Linac to function effectively, supporting its operation for decades. Pre-Installation Requirements Before a linear…
The Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator is the premier radiation therapy machine for treating cancer patients. With advanced features like high-dose rate flattening filter-free photon modes, RapidArc radiotherapy, and real-time motion management, the TrueBeam delivers ultra-precise doses of radiation to tumors…