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Radiation Treatment at Oncology Nevada
Oncology Nevada continually invests in cutting edge radiation treatment technology, keeping patients close to home for their treatment and care and serving as a referral center for patients throughout the country.
Industry leader, Varian Medical Systems along with Siemens Technology, has developed our treatment systems including the Unparalleled TrueBeam Stereotactic System which combines the best aspects of other radiation treatment systems This system accurately targets tumors and other abnormalities without an incision or the need for recovery in a hospital setting. Its knifelike beam can accurately target tumors of the brain, spine, lung, and other areas that are typically difficult to treat surgically.
TrueBeam
The TrueBeam system delivers radiosurgery treatments quickly while monitoring and compensating for motion through the use of advanced imaging and real-time motion tracking technologies. Even tumors that move when a patient breathes (for example, those in the lung or breast, see video below) can be precisely targeted due to special tools that compensate for motion throughout a treatment. A sophisticated treatment couch with 6-axes of motion enhances treatment precision by providing additional angles for targeting tumors.
The TruBeam can complete these sophisticated treatments in just a few minutes per day. A complex radiosurgery that typically takes 30 to 60 minutes can usually be completed in less than 15 minutes. This is important, as independent studies have shown that with faster treatments there is less time for tumor and patient movement.The TrueBeam may be an option for patients who may not have other options. For example, a patient who is not a candidate for traditional surgery may be a candidate for radiosurgery given its non-invasive nature.