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…
Radiation oncology facilities that purchase pre-owned and refurbished linear accelerators will often ask whether the manufacturer (Varian, a division of Siemens Healthineers) will continue to service the equipment after it’s been relocated. In the category of refurbished linacs, the Varian…
Imagine you’ve just received the news that you have cancer, one of the most feared diseases in the U.S. Your doctor is talking about immediate surgery and months of treatment. A million thoughts start running through your head, including the…
ASTRO, the world’s premier radiation oncology conference, was held in San Diego, California last week. One the second day of the conference, Paul Ziegler, the CEO of ViewRay, sent out a communication letting everyone know that all hopes to keep…
What you can do to ensure everyone can access lifesaving treatments? In the US, a cancer diagnosis means fear, pain, and months of difficult treatments. In Tanzania, a cancer diagnosis usually means a death sentence. Ms. Dina Pauline Bina, a…
Many clients ask us the differences between a TrueBeam linear accelerator and a Halcyon linear accelerator. Although both machines are highly effective in treating cancer, there are important differences that buyers should understand in choosing the best product for their…
Radiation Therapy Schools train future radiation therapists on practices and techniques to help radiation oncologists provide the best care possible to their cancer patients. Most schools use educational materials, textbooks, and software to teach these techniques. But the College of…
The choice of treatment for skin cancer depends on various factors, including the type, location, size, and depth of the cancer, as well as the patient’s overall health and preferences. Both superficial radiation therapy (SRT) and electronic brachytherapy (EBX) can…
En los Estados Unidos, hoy en día, los hospitales y clínicas suelen preferir el acelerador lineal Varian TrueBeam®. Es versátil, fiable y capaz de integrarse perfectamente con los sistemas de software Eclipse™ y Aria® de Varian. Tanto el recurso humano…