Technician Megan Hopkins with patient Diane Chambers.
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has installed a new radiation therapy system that integrates imaging, beam delivery and motion management to give physicians unmatched control of radiation therapy. “This is a major step forward in cancer treatment,” said Clive Shkedy, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology services at Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land. “The new system allows us to limit side effects and reduce the impact on surrounding tissue while improving the delivery of radiation. It actually gives us a 4-D image as we work – a three-dimensional view of the tumor along with any movement – so that we can deliver radiation doses to a precise spot at the most opportune moment.”
The TrueBeam system is ideal for treating tumors of the lung, abdomen, breast, prostate, head and neck. TrueBeam also allows for quicker treatment sessions and a more comfortable patient experience. The Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land is set up to conduct clinical trials using the new TrueBeam system and can electronically transfer data to trial organizers. “Our successful approach relies on our collaborative approach with patients,” said Dr. Shkedy. “The TrueBeam system gives our team another powerful tool that we can use to plan and deliver the best possible care.”
Learn more about the cancer services at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital by joining the Cancer Center open house on Thursday, June 11th from 5 to 7 pm to see how the new TrueBeam technology works. To RSVP, call 281-275-0751 or email SLRSVP@houstonmethodist.org.