At Panhandle Cancer Care Center, we utilize the Varian TrueBeam Radiotherapy System fully integrated with HyperSight imaging, RapidArc Dynamic technology, and a 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6DoF) couch. This treatment setup delivers radiation with sub-millimeter accuracy to target tumors anywhere in the body while protecting nearby healthy tissue.
Comprehensive Treatment Sites
- Brain & Spine: Delivers radiosurgery for intricate tumors while protecting critical neurological structures.
- Head & Neck: Sculpts radiation around delicate areas like the vocal cords, salivary glands, and eyes.
- Breast Cancer: Uses advanced gating to shield the heart and lungs from radiation exposure.
- Lung & Thoracic: Tracks tumor movement from natural breathing to hit moving targets accurately.
- Gastrointestinal: Targets tumors in the liver, pancreas, and rectum with pinpoint positioning.
- Genitourinary: Provides ultra-precise therapy for prostate and bladder cancers to preserve function.
Advanced Core Technologies
- Varian TrueBeam Platform: A linear accelerator that rotates smoothly around you to target tumors from nearly any angle.
- HyperSight Imaging: Captures high-resolution, diagnostic-grade 3D images inside the treatment room in just seconds.
- RapidArc Dynamic Delivery: Modulates radiation beam intensity during a continuous, rapid rotation around your body.
- 6DoF Robotic Couch: A computerized treatment table that adjusts in six distinct directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward, roll, pitch, and yaw) to correct the slightest patient pitch or tilt.
Your Multidisciplinary Care Team
Behind this technology is a specialized team of experts working together to design, double-check, and deliver your unique treatment plan:
- Radiation Oncologist: The specialized physician who leads your care team, determines your overall treatment strategy, and prescribes the exact radiation dose.
- Medical Physicist: The technical expert who manages the complex TrueBeam equipment, performs safety checks, and ensures the machine delivers radiation exactly as prescribed.
- Dosimetrist: A specialized planner who uses sophisticated software to map out your 3D anatomy and calculate the safest, most effective angles for the RapidArc beams.
- Radiation Therapist: The certified professional who operates the TrueBeam system guides your daily robotic couch alignment and administers your treatment each day.
- Radiation Oncology Nurse: Your dedicated clinical contact who manages your daily well-being, reviews side effects, and provides compassionate support throughout your care.
What to Expect During Treatment
- Robotic Alignment: The 6DoF couch automatically makes microscopic robotic adjustments based on your daily scan to lock in your exact treatment position.
- Ultra-Fast Imaging: The HyperSight system spins around you to confirm exact tumor positioning in seconds, reducing your time on the table.
- Quick Sessions: RapidArc technology delivers the full radiation dose in one or two continuous rotations, meaning your radiation delivery typically takes under five minutes.
- Painless, Outpatient Care: The procedure is non-invasive and painless, allowing you to return to your normal daily routine immediately after your brief appointment.