University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center has installed Accuray's TomoTherapy system to provide treatment options for cancer patients.
The TomoTherapy system, designed for integrated, daily, 3D image-guided, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT), utilizes computed tomography (CT) imaging to identify the exact position of the tumor.
The system also enables clinicians to customize treatment for each patient, minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissue and critical structures and reduce side effects.
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center radiation oncology chair Mack Roach said at UCSF, the center offers the advanced cancer treatment options available in order to provide accurate and individualized care for each patient.
"Having a dedicated system built from the ground up to deliver IMRT treatments is a valuable addition to our suite of cancer care technologies," Roach added.
In addition to TomoTherapy System, the center has installed Accuray's CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, full brachytherapy program, a proton beam system and other stereotactic body radiation therapy and radiosurgery systems.