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-- Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM), the latest generation of Gamma Knife surgery for cranial radiosurgery and the only radiation technology that has been specifically FDA approved for the treatment of brain metastases.

-- Elekta Axesse(TM), a whole body, robotic image-guided stereotactic treatment management system. This cutting edge technology streamlines workflow through a combination of advanced robotics, integrated software and patient-friendly immobilization.

Oncology information products will be on display at the IMPAC booth. MOSAIQ(R), image-integrated electronic medical record, MOSAIQ(R) RTP* suite for treatment planning, MOSAIQ(R) Oncology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System), an oncology specific PACS and SYNERGISTIQ(TM) will be showcased. SYNERGISTIQ is a unified therapy treatment console environment that eliminates bottlenecks associated with simultaneously managing otherwise complex image-guidance and delivery processes.

CMS, an Elekta Company, also will be demonstrating the latest advancements in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, including: XiO(R) 3D/IMRT treatment planning platform, Monaco(TM) IMRT planning system, the desktop, PC-based Focal distributed planning solution and the comprehensive Focal 4D suite, as well as Atlas-Based Autosegmentation* and Virtual Reality Simulation** software.

Events Held in Conjunction with AAPM

In addition, the Elekta, IMPAC and CMS also are hosting the following educational seminars and events:

-- Sunday, July 27, 5:30 -- 8:30 p.m., Annual Beer Bash at the Home Plate Bar and Grill, 1800 Texas Avenue

-- Monday, July 28, noon -- 1 p.m., Leksell GammaPlan(R) Users Luncheon at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar

-- Tuesday, July 29, noon -- 1 p.m., VMAT Innovation Summit Luncheon at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar

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