Methods and systems for treating breast cancer using external beam radiation

US7940891B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Josh Star-Lack · Palo Alto, US
• David Humber · Los Gatos, US
• Karla Knott · Redwood Shores, US
• Corey Zankowski · San Jose, US
• Michael C. Green · Palo Alto, US
• Gary Virshup · Cupertino, US
• James E. Clayton · San Jose, US
• Michelle M. Svatos · Oakland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 22, 2008
• Grant date: May 10, 2011
• Expiry date: Mar 26, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B6/583
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A radiation apparatus includes a radiation source movable in translational and/or rotational degrees of freedom, and a structure adapted to support a body. The structure is provided with an opening to allow a portion of the body passing through to be exposed to at least a portion of the therapeutic radiation while in use.