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CyberKnife Focuses In on Moving Targets

Posted on September 23, 2008

Accuray is releasing a new software package for its CyberKnife radiation system to continuously track and adjust for the natural motion of the prostate during treatment.By intelligently increasing imaging frequency during periods of rapid and erratic prostate movement, the CyberKnife System tailors treatment delivery uniquely to the movements of the prostate throughout the treatment session. This continual assessment of prostate motion combined, with the CyberKnife System's automatic correction for movement in real time, not only helps to ensure prescribed doses are delivered to the prostate; ...

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bladder , prostate , urethra