System and method of treating a patient with radiation therapy
US8232535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1049
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiation therapy treatment system and method of treating a patient with radiation. The system integrates positioning of the patient, treatment planning, and delivery of the plan. As a result of the integration of imaging capabilities into the treatment apparatus, and efficient processes for contouring and planning, a patient can be treated in approximately 20 minutes or less. The method includes acquiring image data from the patient, defining a target region with one or more predefined shapes, generating a treatment plan based on the defined target region, and delivering radiation to the target region.
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