PROTON THERAPY BY VARIAN

Cutting Edge Treatment Option for Patients with Cancer

Proton Therapy is on the cutting edge of cancer treatment; like radiation, proton therapy works to selectively destroy cancerous cells. Unlike conventional radiation however, proton therapy allows oncologists to target the radiation pattern of cancer, thus reducing damage to healthy tissues and organs.

Varian is one of the innovative medical device manufacturers that develops proton therapy systems, and was a standout this year at ArabHealth. Their ProBeam System proton therapy system includes several beneficial features, for instance Dynamic Peak, an integrated scanning technology developed specifically for scanning applications used in proton therapy. The ProBeam system is conceived to provide superior patient positioning and the Eclipse treatment planning system ensures accurate treatment planning.

Varian’s equipment is at the heart of a new Scripps Proton Therapy Center in San Diego, expected to open in early 2014.