Coming this spring, the TrueBeam radiotherapy system is designed to treat cancer wherever it’s found in the body.
The Marshall Cancer Care Center will soon begin replacing our current linear accelerator with a new, state-of-the-art radiation therapy machine. This upgrade brings the most current technology available in cancer treatment and will allow us to continue offering safe, precise, and effective care for our patients.
What This Means for You
- Better technology coming soon: The new system will allow for even more accurate treatment and improved patient comfort.
- Minimal disruption: We are planning the installation process carefully to keep treatment schedules running as smoothly as possible. If any appointments need to be adjusted, a member of our team will contact you directly.
- Same trusted team: All treatments will continue to be planned and delivered by the same dedicated staff you know and trust.
We’re Here to Support You
We understand any change in treatment equipment may cause questions or concerns. Please know our team is committed to keeping your care uninterrupted and to making this transition as easy as possible. Thank you for trusting us with your care. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving you with the most advanced technology available.
If you have questions or would like more information, please call
Tara Burnor - (256) 894-6780
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
SBRT enables the Marshall Cancer Care Center to use advanced imaging techniques to deliver a targeted radiation dose to a tumor. The radiation focuses on the tumor with millimeter precision, resulting in less damage to healthy tissue.
SBRT creates a 3D image of a tumor and matches the radiation to its exact size and shape. According to Dr. Thomas Payne, radiation oncologist at Marshall Cancer Care, the technology is used primarily on tumors in the lung, spine, brain and liver.
SBRT is a non-surgical procedure that delivers radiation at much higher doses in only a single or few treatments as compared to traditional radiation therapy. SBRT is an alternative to invasive surgery, especially for patients who are unable to undergo surgery and for tumors that are hard to reach or located close to vital organs/anatomic regions. SBRT does not actually remove the tumor. Instead, it damages the DNA of tumor cells causing them to lose their ability to reproduce.
