Business Standard

Radixact 9 launched in city hospital

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi

A version of tomotherapy for treatment of cancer -- Radixact 9 -- was launched at a city hospital here on Wednesday.

Chairman and senior consultant at BLK Super Speciality Hospital Dr S Hukku said, "Tomotherapy has come as a boon to cancer patients. It is now used as a curative treatment for cancer, the second leading cause of death across the world."

Radixact 9 is touted to be one of the most advanced versions of tomotherapy.

"Using a refined x-ray beamline and next-generation imaging technology, the system delivers scalable and highly reliable treatments for patients with a variety of individual treatment needs," Dr Hukku said.

 

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Mar 27 2019 | 10:20 PM IST

Explore News