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UCLA Acquires New Cancer-Fighting Tool

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Apr 1, 2009 3:57 pm US/Pacific

UCLA Acquires New Cancer-Fighting Tool

Reporting
Lisa Sigell
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ― UCLA's Department of Radiation Oncology has acquired a new cancer-fighting device, allowing for higher doses of radiation in a smaller amount of time.

They are the first center in the Los Angeles region to install the Novalis Tx, a non-invasive stereotactic radio surgery mechanism that includes three imaging modalities. The modalities track the location of tumors during respiration and other movement and allow doctors to isolate the tumor and position the patient so the radiation is delivered with the highest accuracy to the cancerous tissue while protecting the healthy surrounding tissues.

Novalis Tx allows patients to be treated in fewer visits and experience fewer side effects.

To read and learn more about this new machine follow the links below.

Novalis Tx Technology at UCLA

Novalis Tx Video

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