Radiation Therapy

NEVADA CANCER CENTERS, PLLC is pleased to announce installation of the first advanced radiation therapy treatment system that allows clinicians to image and treat patients simultaneously. The Elekta Synergy digital linear accelerator enables more aggressive treatment of tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Through integration of imaging tools with a digital linear accelerator, 3D imaging occurs at the time of treatment, providing clinicians with unprecedented ability to accurately define and treat tumors. The innovative new radiation therapy treatment system directly addressed the two most persistent and significant problems in modern radiation therapy: Internal organ motion and accurate patient set up.

Even the best-crafted radiation treatment is not optimal if it missed the tumor. Tumors inside a patient are often moving targets. Previously, movement due to patient breathing and variations in patient treatment position was compensated by including a margin of healthy tissue in the target volume around the tumor to avoid radiation missing the tumor. The emergence of Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) utilizes enhanced localization of the target and critical structure in order to minimize damage to healthy tissue. The technique utilizes X-ray Volume Imaging (Xvi), a CT-type devise mounted directly on the linear accelerator. The Xvi acquires images immediately before patient treatment while the patient is in the treatment position, allowing your clinician to accurately locate the tumor and make any necessary shifts in patient position or dose delivery before a treatment is delivered.

NEVADA CANCER CENTERS is the first radiation oncology center in the Las Vegas Area to offer this advanced service to its patients. NEVADA CANCER CENTERS approach to cancer treatment has been developed with the patient’s need in mind. It’s with a passion for precision and a commitment to clinical excellence that we bring you Elekta Synergy, the premier 4D adaptive IGRT system, for noninvasive treatment of cancer.