TrueBeam™ STx Linear Accelerator

FAST, POWERFUL, SMART…everything a cancer weapon should be

The TrueBeam STx system is a powerful radiation therapy technology that is expanding treatment options for many people with cancer, and the cancer team at Lankenau Medical Center is most the experienced in the region to use it.

What is TrueBeam STx?

TrueBeam STx is an innovative system designed for versatility in treating cancer with radiation. The system uses a sophisticated linear accelerator to deliver powerful radiation to a tumor, precisely targeting cancer while sparing healthy tissue. Advanced tools and technologies work seamlessly to treat tumors faster and with more power and precision, allowing:

• Shorter treatment times (10-20 minutes rather than 40-60 minutes for some tumors), for greater patient comfort during treatment

• Fewer rounds of treatment (5 rather than 40 for certain prostate tumors), for greater patient convenience

Advanced features of TrueBeam STx include the ability to:

• Double the dose of treatment to a tumor

• More finely shape the beam of radiation around a tumor to protect critical structures and organs

• Check and adjust for patient position and degree of tumor motion during treatment, for accurate tumor targeting

• Synchronize radiation delivery with the patient’s breathing during treatment

Expanding Treatment Options

TrueBeam STx can be used to treat any cancer for which radiation therapy is indicated and is opening up treatment options for patients who cannot tolerate surgery or who have tumors that are difficult to remove surgically.

Lankenau Medical Center has been using TrueBeam STx to fight cancer—faster, smarter, and with more precision—for nearly 2 years, longer than any cancer treatment center in the tri-state area. Cancers treated include tumors of the:

• Prostate

• Breast

• Brain

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Spine

• Head and neck

• Rectum

TrueBeam™ STx radiosurgery is not appropriate for all patients. Serious side effects may occur, such as peripheral tissue damage. Common side effects include fatigue and skin irritation. Certain TrueBeam STx procedures may require the use of a minimally invasive head frame. Treatment times and number of treatments may vary. Ask your doctor if TrueBeam STx radiosurgery is right for you.

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