Case Study

Intensity-Modulated Radiosurgery System

Intensity-Modulated Radiosurgery System

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Intensity-Modulated Radiosurgery System Engages a shape-shifting multi-leaf collimator to focus radiation on tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue in sensitive areas of the body. The problem can be a matter of life and death to the patient. Until a few years ago, head and neck tumors could not be safely bombarded with radiation without the possibility of damaging organs like the spinal cord or salivary glands. Doctors were forced to

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