In a historic milestone for health in the western region of Guatemala, Dr. Mariza Chan inaugurated the first radiotherapy center equipped with a linear accelerator. This technological advance represents a new era in cancer treatment for thousands of Guatemalans.
En un hito histórico para la salud en la región occidental de Guatemala, la Dra. Mariza Chan inauguró el primer centro de radioterapia equipado con un acelerador lineal reacondicionado. Este avance tecnológico representa una nueva era en el tratamiento del cáncer para miles de guatemaltecos.
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…
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…
What are the vault room dimension requirements to install a linear accelerator? This is a question we often field at ROS. It’s also not that easy to find the answer for various manufacturers in one place. We recommend referring to…
Varian low/single photon energy linear accelerators manufactured in the 1970’s through the early 1990’s often contain depleted uranium shielding (also referred to as counterweights). Depleted uranium is a radioactive material that must be handled appropriately during the removal and disposal…
Cancer center relocates linear accelerator for uninterrupted patient treatment without incurring additional costs. Read more to find out how.
Purchasing, owning, and operating a linear accelerator is no easy task both financially and logistically. Often times, buying a linear accelerator also means buying accessories that can add up to a sticker-shock inducing number. Accessories, though, are indispensable and can…
ROS is proud to announce the successful completion of an installation of a used 2012 Varian Trilogy linear accelerator at a cancer center in need of an upgraded radiation therapy machine, in the southeastern United States. The medical facility previously…