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 advanced imaging and treatment technologies. We sat down with G.V....
¿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 ya existente. La decisión entre un acelerador...
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 is a technology that addresses...
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 Previos a la Instalación Antes de...
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 site. Deciding between a Trilogy or a TrueBeam...
Adding or updating your facility’s linear accelerator (linac) is a decision with budgetary, space, and personnel impacts. In the following paragraphs, we hope to help you in your buying decision by explaining when it is better to seek a new linac and not a used model.
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. Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator Pre-Installation Requirements Before...
