MR-LINAC can destroy tumors with great accuracy, even if they move. It carefully spares the healthy tissues around them. MR-LINAC is a smart way to fight cancer. It uses special imaging and measurements to target tumors. This method is much better than old radiotherapy, thanks to the addition of MR technology.
The beams focus on the tumor, destroying it precisely. This is true even when the tumor moves, like when the patient breathes. Doctors can see the tumor clearly, like a surgeon, and treat it with great care.
This technology is very useful for certain cancers. It works best for tumors in the pancreas, lung, prostate, and abdominal organs. It’s also great for liver cancers and metastases.
MR-LINAC has greatly improved treatment for pancreatic cancer. Success rates have jumped from 10% to 90%.
Experts believe MR-LINAC can help with other cancers too. It allows for precise adjustments in the treatment plan. This makes treatments more effective.
- Pancreatic cancer
- Inoperable pancreatic cancer
- Limitedly operable pancreatic cancer
- Colon cancer
- Colorectal cancers
- Pelvic tumors
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Intrauterine cancer
- Liver cancer
- Liver metastases
- Rectal cancers
- Inoperable rectal cancers
- Kidney cancer
- Adrenal metastases
- Adrenal cancers
- Adrenal gland metastases
- Adrenal gland cancer
- Renal tumors
- Lung cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Esophageal tumors
- Prostate cancer
- Early-stage prostate cancer
- Low-risk prostate cancer
- Breast cancer
- Early-stage breast cancer
- Abdominal tumors
- Hepatobiliary cancers
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Sarcoma of soft tissue
- Vaginal cancer
- Renal cell cancers
- Urinary bladder cancers
- Abdominal cancers
- Abdominal mass lesions
- Fallopian tube cance
First, a CT scan is done, then an MRI. The treatment plan is made with the MR-LINAC device. When the patient lies down, an MRI is done to find the tumor’s location.
The location of the tumor and organs is checked again. This ensures the treatment plan is correct. If it’s not, the plan is changed and started again.
It’s important to image the target precisely. MRI is the only way to do this. There are headphones to reduce the noise of the MRI scanner during treatment.
MR-LINAC lets doctors adjust doses on the fly. They can see how the tumor and healthy organs move. All this is done while the patient is on the treatment table. The patient is not exposed to extra radiation.
The beams focus on the tumor, destroying it even if it moves. When the patient is asked to hold breath, the treatment can be directed. Treatment can last from 20 to 60 minutes.