New technology improves cancer treatment
It has been designed and engineered for ease of use and consequently simplifies and enhances almost every aspect of image-guided volumetric intensity modulated radiotherapy (VMAT).
HOPELANDS Cancer Centre has pioneered groundbreaking, advanced cancer treatment technology that is a first in sub-Saharan Africa and a life changing option for cancer patients.
The cancer unit, situated at the Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, has two consultation rooms, a chemotherapy room and a radiotherapy room, and opened its doors last year.
According to Dr Ziad Seedat, managing director of the Hopelands Group, the treatment unit is equipped with the Halcyon system, Varian Medical System’s newest device for cancer treatment.
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It has been designed and engineered for ease of use and consequently simplifies and enhances almost every aspect of image-guided volumetric intensity modulated radiotherapy (VMAT).
“Varian Medical Systems has been at the forefront of medical technology since the 50s, and continues to pioneer development in the fields of radiotherapy, radiosurgery, X-ray tube technology, digital image detectors, cargo screening, and non-destructive testing,” said Dr Ziad Seedat, managing director of the Hopelands Group.
According to Dr Seedat, the image guided treatment ensures that just the cancer is treated and no further damage is done to healthy tissue.
He said the centre opened its doors last year and has been a remarkable success.
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