If I Buy a Used Varian Linear Accelerator, Will Varian Service It?
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…
Why Access to Rural Cancer Centers is So Critical
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…
The Crucial Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Early Disease Detection
In this article, we will explore diagnostic imaging equipment’s pivotal role in identifying diseases at their earliest stages. We will also examine some of the more popular pre-owned equipment systems available today to help clinicians in early disease detection. Early…
Used MRI Systems from U.S. Are in Demand South of the Border
What is the true useful life of an MRI system? In many cases, it’s much longer than one may think. Many used medical equipment systems continue their useful lives and continue to perform diagnostic imaging on patients for many years,…
The Collapse of ViewRay
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…
Surviving cancer often depends on where you live
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…