Highlights
A new revolutionary technology has arrived in India to treat cancer. This machine, called 'Electa Unity Mr Linac', is the first system in the country that tracks cancer tumors in real time. This system is especially beneficial for patients who have to undergo radiation more than once.
'Electa Unity Mr Linac' is a state -of -the -art cancer treatment system, which combines radiation therapy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) together. It obtained clear pictures inside the patient's body, and then radiation is accurately transported to cancer cells depending on those photographs.
This technique has been established for the first time in India in Yashoda Medicity, Ghaziabad, and it is considered an important step in the field of cancer treatment.
The Electa Unity Mr LINAC system uses a high-resolution MRI scanner, which provides clear photos of the soft tissues of the body. It is particularly helpful in treating small tumors and lymph nodes.
The biggest feature of this system is that it has the facility of 'Comprehensive Motion Management' (CMM). This means that when the patients move or breathe, this machine immediately adjusts itself, so that the radiation reaches the right place.
Another advantage of this system is that doctors can change the treatment plan on daily basis, so that cancer cells can be more accurately targeted. Through this technique, doctors can make necessary changes in treatment keeping in mind the body's response.
The Electa Unity Mr LINAC system supports the hypo-focused treatment, providing more doses in less sessions. This increases the treatment process and patients have more comfortable experience. This is especially beneficial for patients who have to undergo repeated radiation.
This system will also support state-of-the-art treatment methods such as Biology-Gied radiotherapy (BGRT) in future. The purpose of this technique is to further personalize treatment based on gene expression and biological signs.
There are more than 1.4 million new cancer cases in India every year, and the arrival of this technique is extremely timely to overcome accuracy and lack of speed in the process of treatment of cancer. Dr. Upasana Arora, Managing Director of Yashoda Medicity, has described this new system as a major change in the treatment of cancer. He says, “Now we can personalize every radiation session in real time, which will improve treatment results and reduce side effects.”
With the introduction of this new system, a new standard is expected to be set up in India for the treatment of cancer. Dr. Gagan Saini, Vice President of Yashoda Medicity and head of radiation and oncology, said that this technique will prove to be very helpful for patients who require frequent treatment. “This mr linac ensures fast, safe and more accurate treatment,” he said.
'Electa Unity Mr Linac' is an important innovation in the field of cancer treatment. This system not only enhances the accuracy and safety of treatment, but also makes the treatment of cancer more individual and faster. This technique symbolizes a new hope for the Indian health sector, and will be used in the treatment of more patients over time.