TrueBeam: Leading-edge Cancer Treatment
Your Destination for Advanced Oncology Care
Washington Hospital Healthcare System (WHHS) provides cutting-edge cancer
treatment utilizing the state-of-the-art Varian PerfectPitch 6-DoF Couch
on TrueBeam 2.0, setting new standards in precision oncology care. Partnered
with UCSF-Washington Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department, we
bring world-class cancer care close to home.
Why Choose WHHS for Your Cancer Treatment?
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Advanced Technology: We're proud to offer the TrueBeam system, an innovative robotic platform
that uses high-energy X-rays or electron streams to target and destroy
cancer cells. TrueBeam treatments deliver precision like never before,
directly hitting cancerous cells and significantly reducing their ability
to grow and spread.
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Enhanced Precision with PerfectPitch 6DoF Table: The PerfectPitch 6DoF treatment table sets a new standard in precision.
With six degrees of freedom, including roll and pitch, we can treat a
diverse range of cases, from small brain lesions to prostate cancers,
ensuring precise alignment and optimal outcomes.
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Innovative Respiratory Motion Management: The Advanced Respiratory Motion Management System, integrated with the
RGSC technology in our new wide bore CT scanner, offers targeted treatment
for breast cancer patients, significantly reducing the risk of heart irradiation
during breast treatments. Also, it provides specialized treatments designed
to address instances where respiration may cause the tumor to move.
Advantages of TrueBeam Treatment
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Noninvasive: TrueBeam treatments are completely non-surgical, eliminating the need
for incisions and the associated recovery time.
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Speed and Efficiency: Delivering high doses of radiation quickly, most TrueBeam treatments are
completed within minutes.
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Precision and Versatility: TrueBeam's sophisticated imaging system allows for precise targeting,
even for tumors affected by breathing movements. It's versatile enough
to treat a variety of cancers, including those in challenging areas like
the head, neck, lungs, abdomen, and liver.
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Customized Care: Each tumor is unique, and TrueBeam's technology shapes the radiation beam
to match the tumor's size and shape, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding
healthy tissue.
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Comfort and Communication: During treatment, you're continuously monitored through a closed-circuit
television, and two-way audio keeps you in contact with your therapist.
The quiet operation of TrueBeam even allows for a relaxing environment
where you can listen to music.
Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Offered
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Gated Treatment
Contact us today
510.818.8620 to learn more about our advanced cancer treatment options and how we can
help you on your journey towards recovery.
