Precision Radiation Therapy

Effective treatment close to home

Alliance Cancer Center harnesses the power of the Varian Clinac 2100 iX to deliver precise, non-invasive radiation therapy to treat a wide range of cancers and other conditions.

From early-stage to advanced, our technology targets tumors with exceptional accuracy, minimizing impact on healthy tissue.

The Varian Clinac’s unparalleled precision allows our physicians to visualize and treat tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy. This advanced technology ensures optimal treatment outcomes while preserving your quality of life.

Experience the difference of Varian Clinac 2100 iX treatment. Contact us today to learn more.

Proven Therapy

FDA-approved to treat any part of the body

Safer Treatment

Outpatient procedure with no incisions or hospitalization

Precision Targeted

Surrounding healthy tissues exposed to less radiation

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Comprehensive and precise therapy

Versatile Treatment Capabilities

The Varian Clinac 2100 iX delivers precise radiation therapy for various cancers and non-cancerous conditions. Offering advanced techniques like IMRT and IGRT, it provides tailored treatment for optimal outcomes.

Exceptional Precision

A standout feature of the Clinac 2100 iX is its exceptional precision. Equipped with advanced imaging technology like Varian’s On-Board Imager (OBI), the system provides real-time tumor visualization for accurate radiation delivery.

Ergonomic Design and Efficiency

The ergonomic design of the Clinac 2100 iX not only benefits our staff but ultimately enhances the patient experience. A streamlined workflow means less time spent on technical adjustments and more focus on patient care.

Enhanced Patient Comfort and Safety

Advanced motion management tools, such as RapidArc and Respiratory Gating, synchronize radiation delivery with the patient’s natural movements. This precise targeting reduces the risk of damage to healthy surrounding tissues.

Radiation Therapy at Alliance Cancer Center

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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) is a widely used method for treating cancer by directing high-energy beams of radiation at the tumor from outside the body. This non-invasive treatment is typically administered five days a week over several weeks, allowing healthy cells time to recover between sessions. The goal is to destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

The Linear Accelerator (Linac) generates these high-energy beams. This machine allows precise targeting by adjusting the size, shape, and direction of the radiation beams, ensuring they conform to the tumor’s dimensions. This precision is crucial for effective treatment and reducing side effects.

Treatment Planning involves a simulation phase where imaging scans are used to map the tumor’s exact location. Small tattoos or ink marks are made on the patient’s skin to ensure consistent positioning during each session. This detailed planning ensures accurate radiation delivery to the tumor site while protecting nearby healthy tissue.

Patient Experience during EBRT involves lying on a table while the Linac moves around, delivering radiation from various angles. The process is painless, and patients will not see or feel the radiation. Radiation therapists monitor the patient from another room, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the treatment.
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Radiation oncologists use Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) to enhance the precision of radiation delivery to tumors, accounting for their potential movement between treatments. Tumors can shift due to organ filling or patient movements such as breathing. IGRT employs imaging techniques like CT, ultrasound, or X-rays, taken in the treatment room just before each radiation session, to guide conformal radiation treatment.

The process begins with a CT scan during the planning phase. This scan’s data is transmitted to a computer in the treatment room, enabling doctors to compare it with images taken right before each treatment session. By comparing these images, doctors can adjust the treatment as necessary, ensuring the radiation targets the cancer more accurately while sparing nearby healthy tissue.

In some cases, doctors may implant a small marker in or near the tumor to improve targeting during IGRT. This marker helps account for organ and tumor motion, even when the patient’s body is immobilized by a casting device. This advanced approach enhances the precision of radiation therapy, leading to better treatment outcomes.
Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT)
Tumors vary widely in shape and size, requiring precise treatment approaches. Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT) leverages computers and advanced imaging techniques like CT, MRI, and PET scans to accurately depict the tumor’s size, shape, and location, as well as nearby organs. This information allows radiation oncologists to tailor radiation beams precisely to the tumor’s dimensions using multileaf collimators or custom field-shaping blocks.

By directing the radiation beams with such precision, 3D-CRT minimizes the exposure of surrounding healthy tissue to radiation. This focused approach not only enhances the effectiveness of the treatment but also reduces the risk of damage to normal tissues, allowing them to heal more quickly.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT) that allows for more precise shaping of the radiation beams to match the tumor’s contours. IMRT divides the radiation beam into many smaller “beamlets,” each of which can be individually adjusted in intensity. This high level of customization helps to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues surrounding the tumor.

By using IMRT, radiation oncologists can deliver higher doses of radiation directly to the tumor while reducing the dose to adjacent normal tissues. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of the treatment but also reduces the potential for side effects. In some cases, the ability to deliver a higher radiation dose safely to the tumor can improve treatment outcomes
 

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