Date:10/15/2008

t:1.5em; list-style-image: url(/images_v4/bullet_solid2.gif);">

Sambls and Dr. Delgado presented technical and clinical stereotactic work using the TomoTherapy HiArt treatment system and discussed Grupo IMO's research goals for the future.

Said Dr. Sambls: "TomoTherapy HiArt allows the development of new techniques for treating brain tumors with maximum precision. In this sense, we have achieved great preliminary results with what we call Tomo-Radiosurgery, fundamentally with regard to irregularly shaped brain tumors, brain metastases and tumors located close to critical organs such as the optic nerves and the brain stem. Another example is the treatment of acoustic neurinoma. We believe TomoTherapy's especially homogenous dose distribution capabilities may help to spare sensitive auditory nerve tissue."

• Matthias Uhl explained how University Clinic Heidelberg has expanded its own use of the TomoTherapy HiArt system to include stereotactic treatments.

"We are applying TomoTherapy to SBRT for early-stage lung cancer and also multiple metastases in the brain and liver," said Dr. Uhl. "Treating multiple lesions simultaneously results in a reduced amount of timethe patient spends in the treatment room compared with conventional treatment alternatives."

About Grupo IMO

Grupo IMO is the first facility in Spain to offer TomoTherapy radiation treatments. More than 300 patients have been treated on the TomoTherapy HiArt System since April 2006. Established in 1991, Grupo IMO has the largest autonomous network of ten reference centers for cancer treatment using radiotherapy and radiosurgery techniques in Spain.

About TomoTherapy Incorporated

TomoTherapy Incorporated has developed, markets and sells the TomoTherapy HiArt treatment system, an advanced
'/>"/>

Source: PRWeb Copyright©2008 Vocus, Inc. All rights reserved

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2 3
Related medicine news :

1. Grupo Casa Saba Announces Sales and Operating Income Increased 14.05% and 13.45%, Respectively
2. Grupo Casa Saba Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
3. Grupo Casa Saba Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results
4. Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Hosts Annual Conference
5. Baird Hosts Small Cap Health Care Conference : Senior Healthcare Distribution & Services Research Analyst Eric Coldwell Shares Insights on Sector
6. Health Insurance Industry Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Health Care Reform in Albuquerque
7. RMA of Michigan Hosts 1st Metro Detroit Area Hope Uncorked: Exclusive Wine Tasting Event To Benefit Fertile Hope
8. Alameda County Hosts National Initiative to Reduce Health Disparities
9. Hospira Hosts Conference Call for Second-Quarter 2008 Earnings
10. National Medical Association Hosts the 2008 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly
11. Bioniche Hosts Veterinarians and Food Industry Reps at Two-Day E. coli O157:H7 Vaccine Conference