When a cancer patient undergoes radiotherapy, it is essential that the tumour is targeted precisely. This not only ensures a greater chance of killing the cancerous cells, but reduces the likelihood of healthy cells being destroyed instead. ExacTrac Dynamic technology helps improve radiotherapy outcomes by offering high-tech image guidance so that the tumour is targeted […]
One of the most important developments ever made in a radiotherapy centre was the invention of stereotactic radiosurgery. Also known as the Gamma Knife method, Lars Leksell’s pioneering innovation allowed for an unparalleled level of precision in treating and removing brain conditions, including lesions, growths and trapped nerves. However, one of the most interesting aspects of Gamma Knife […]
There’s never a good time to be going through cancer treatment, but the summer is especially difficult for those having chemotherapy, as the warm weather and bright sunshine can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. These tips could certainly help cancer patients cope during the summer. Avoiding direct sunlight Chemotherapy comes […]
For over a century, people who have cancers, lesions and growths have been advised to go to a radiotherapy centre, where one of the most advanced medical treatments ever invented is used with utter precision to reduce, remove and destroy potentially cancerous cells. It is the ultimate example of the iterative nature of medical advances, […]
Modern cancer treatments can be very effective and over half of cancer patients in England and Wales now survive for ten or more years after receiving their diagnosis. Thanks to being seen quickly, technology advancements, and increasing awareness over symptoms, more and more people are living a full and healthy life after their cancer. While […]
In the latest Brainlab Journal article, explore how the Radiotherapy Institute in Creil, Amethyst Radiothérapie France is revolutionising cancer treatment through SGRT, tattooless treatment and the breath hold workflow. Now, with both ExacTrac Dynamic® and ExacTrac Dynamic Surface® for patient positioning and monitoring they are able to enhance daily clinical routines and ensure top-notch care […]
Brain tumours come in many forms and the methods of treating them can vary in all sorts of ways. For some, the tumour is non-cancerous and can be managed, but for others the most serious treatment is needed to prevent an inevitable death from brain cancer. While some can have all or part of a […]
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is one of the best treatments for cancer, as it focuses radiation directly into the tumours to kill the invasive cancerous cells. To find out more about the different types of SRS and how they work, read on. What is SRS? Instead of removing a tumour through surgery, SRS works by projecting […]
An unmistakable trend in the evolution of treatments available at a radiotherapy centre is that technological advances will not only allow for more effective treatments but will allow existing and highly effective techniques to be used in previously unthinkable areas of the body. By far the most fascinating recent example of this is the study […]
Amsterdam, June 12th 2024 – In a significant stride towards enhancing access to advanced cancer treatment, Amethyst Radiotherapy Group has secured a landmark €300 million financing agreement with Credit funds managed by Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager. This investment positions Amethyst as a leading player in the European oncology sector, […]
