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news.Varian Medical Systems has announced that it is introducing an advanced range of afterloaders that simplify high dose rate brachytherapy delivery and optimize treatment of cancer patients.
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The iX range of afterloaders will be officially introduced at the annual American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncologists exhibition in Los Angeles on October 29, 2007.
At the heart of the new range of iX afterloaders is new Windows-based control software, common to both the VariSource iX and GammaMedplus iX afterloaders, the computer-controlled devices used for delivering the radiation sources. The new software integrates seamlessly with Varian’s BrachyVision treatment planning system.
William Hyatt, head of Varian’s brachytherapy business, said: “We recognize the unique challenges of delivering high dose rate treatments. Time pressure is high and the importance of treating quickly and precisely is paramount. That is why we’ve worked with customers, engineers and software developers to produce an afterloader control interface that is both intuitive and simple to use.”