Dedicated breast radiation imaging/therapy system

Details Dedicated breast radiation imaging/therapy system Dedicated breast radiation imaging/therapy system

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

C378S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07957508

ABSTRACT:
System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.

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