To treat lung cancer, we often have to resort to radiotherapy. With this method of treatment, we can destroy the tumorous cells by targeting them will high doses of radiation. But this type of treatment does present a risk, namely irradiating healthy tissue around the diseased area.
The American company Elekta has just unveiled "Symmetry", its new radiation oncology system also known as "4D". This means that the cutting edge IT programmes linked to the radiation imaging system take into account the anatomical changes that take place during treatment. Thanks to this type of apparatus, the movements of the tumour caused by breathing are calculated in real time: in such a way as to optimise the radiation sessions and to avoid damaging healthy cells.
MSN Released on - 4/9/2010 2:19:16 PM
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