At first glance, the innovative system may look like a standard CT (computerized tomography) scanner, but it’s much more, providing leading-edge radiation treatment to many more cancer patients who may have had limited options in the past.

The Radixact System provides a non-invasive treatment option that emits image-guided intensity-modulated (IG-IMRT) radiation, an extremely precise form of radiation therapy. The Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital is the first institution in Palm Beach County to treat cancer patients using the Radixact System.

“While it looks like a CT scanner, it’s actually delivering radiation from 360 degrees, which allows us to better see all of the normal structures and better target the tumor to cure your cancer,” explains Michael Kasper, M.D., director, Radiation Oncology, Lynn Cancer Institute. “All of this is made possible through the generous support of our patients and donors.”

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[Video: Front of Lynn Cancer Institute, interior of Radixact suite], Voice of Michael Kasper, M.D. Director, Radiation Oncology, Lynn Cancer Institute] Here at the Lynn Cancer Institute we're very fortunate to have the Radixact System. The Radixact System is a state-of-the-art, innovative radiation delivery system which treats patients from 360 degrees. [Animation showing how the equipment works, Video of the suite]

[On camera: Dr. Kasper] We're able to quickly deliver the radiation while the patient is comfortably on the table. We avoid some of the longer treatment times that are necessary for other treatments.

[Animation showing how the equipment works, Video of the suite] While some radiation treatment approaches are limited, either to certain ages of patients, or certain types of cancers, with the Radixact system, we're able to develop elegant plans for a wide range of tumors, including lung cancers breast cancers, prostate cancers, and head/neck cancers.

While it looks like a CT scanner, it's actually delivering radiation from 360 degrees, which allows us to better see all of the normal structures and better target the tumor to cure your cancer.

[Video of the suite and a dedication plaque] All of this is made possible through the generous support of our patients and donors.

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