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Singapore-based Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital has installed Varian Medical Systems’ TrueBeam STx system to treat cancer.

Located in Novena, Parkway Pantai Group’s hospital will use the system for radiotherapy and radiosurgery to treat cancer patients.

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Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital consultant radiation oncologist Dr Lee Kuo Ann said: "The TrueBeam system will enable us to deliver large doses to tumours with great precision.

"We’ll be able to treat many inoperable brain tumours, tumours that are close to the spinal cord, and tumours of the lung, liver, or pancreas, which are subject to respiratory motion during treatment."

"Varian developed the system to advance treatment of lung, breast, intracranial, prostate, head and neck, and other types of cancer."

Varian developed the system to advance treatment of lung, breast, intracranial, prostate, head and neck, and other types of cancer.

The system integrates multiple technical innovations, which dynamically synchronise advanced imaging, patient positioning, motion management, and treatment delivery during a radiotherapy or radiosurgery procedure to target tumours precisely.

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TrueBeam, through its high intensity mode, will accurately deliver high doses compared to earlier generations of technology, noted Varian.

Varian Asia-Pacific (APAC) region oncology systems business president Jean-Luc Devleeschauwer said: "Varian’s mission is to help save millions of lives around the world every year.

"We are pleased and honoured that the outstanding clinical team at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital will be working to save lives using Varian’s advanced technology for treating cancer."

Varian develops and markets software and medical devices for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy.

Image: TrueBeam STx system. Photo: courtesy of Varian Medical Systems Inc.