According to the latest statistics from the WHO in 2017, it was found that 8.8 million people died from cancer, accounting for 1 in 6 of the deaths worldwide. Therefore, the science and innovation of radiation machines designed for the effective treatment of cancer patients have been continuously developed, especially new innovations like the EDGE radiation machine, which not only treats with precision but also can accurately radiate cancer throughout every point of the body
Choose the appropriate treatment
The treatment of cancer patients by interdisciplinary medical professionals depends on the stage of the disease, the affected organ, including associated diseases and the physical condition of each patient.
Main approaches to cancer treatment
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Therapy
Understanding Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery (RADIOSURGERY) is the treatment of tumors by delivering high doses of radiation directly and precisely to destroy cancer cells. A notable feature is that radiosurgery treatment takes much less time, unlike in the past when radiation therapy usually took several weeks, but radiosurgery takes only 1 to 5 sessions. Also, the effects of radiation on the surrounding normal tissues are relatively minimal.
When cancer cells are exposed to high doses of radiation, their ability to multiply is destroyed and they eventually die. Radiosurgery treatment may involve only one session or several sessions (usually no more than 5 sessions) depending on the type, size, and location of the cancer. Meanwhile, radiosurgery may not be suitable for certain types of tumors or cancers.
Advancements with the EDGE machine
The EDGE radiation machine can deliver radiation with various techniques, including 3D Radiation Therapy (3D-RT) with intensity modulation, rotating around the patient (VMAT), which allows for a high dose of radiation in a short period, and the development of 4D Radiation Therapy (4D-RT) for precise treatment even as organs move while breathing, such as lungs and liver. Therefore, the EDGE machine truly stands out in the modern cancer patient treatment era. Currently, there are about 30 EDGE machines installed and used worldwide, and academic data shows that the EDGE machine provides excellent treatment outcomes.
PRECISION RADIATION THERAPY EDGE
A new dimension in cancer radiosurgery
The benefits of the EDGE machine in cancer treatment are numerous, including
- In all positions in the body treats many types of cancer, such as brain, lung, breast, spinal, gastrointestinal system organs, and the urinary tract.
- Precise and clear contains 120 beam-stopping collimators that move freely to shape the radiation beam to match the tumor shape and protect the surrounding normal tissue from radiation.
- Fast can increase the radiation dose rate to a high concentration, making the radiation session shorter.
- Accurate Image – Guided Radiation Therapy system checks the treatment area before each radiation session.
- Convenient a robotic couch that can be adjusted in 6 dimensions, improving accuracy and comfort for patients during radiation.
In addition to the high efficiency of the EDGE machine in excellently treating cancer patients, having a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals and personnel for comprehensive cancer patient care to plan treatment from the beginning, during treatment, to achieving treatment success is key to helping cancer patients return to a good quality of life and live their daily lives as before.
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