RaySearch Laboratories and Radiology Oncology Systems have formed a partnership, aiming to expand access to cancer treatment technology.
The companies look to capitalise on opportunities involving new and existing technologies, emphasising the integration of refurbished linear accelerators with ‘advanced’ software tools.
The aim is to provide comprehensive solutions that not only extend the lifecycle of linear accelerators but also promote sustainability in radiation therapy.
By doing so, the two companies are working towards improving care and strengthening their market positions.
This initiative challenges the routine scrapping of fully functional linear accelerators after ten years, advocating for their refurbishment and use in centres with limited technology.
The collaboration, which aims to provide comprehensive solutions that broaden access to radiation therapy, has already produced several agreements.
Radiology Oncology Systems president John V Vano said: “Too many cancer patients around the world face a critical gap between their need for care and the advanced technology available. Our collaboration with RaySearch allows us to help our customers expand their access to critical, life-changing care.”
Under this collaboration, RaySearch is expected to see increased adoption of its RayStation treatment planning system and RayCare oncology information system (OIS).
RaySearch founder and CEO Johan Löf said: “Access to care is critical for us to fulfil our vision of a world where cancer is conquered. This partnership, with its combination of refurbished linacs and advanced software solutions, can really make a difference.”
Two centres in Argentina have placed orders for Varian Trilogy linear accelerators while a US centre has chosen TrueBeam and RayStation. A Mexican centre has selected Elekta Versa HD and RayStation.
Earlier this year, Odense University Hospital (OUH) in Denmark ordered the RayStation system.
“RaySearch and Radiology Oncology Systems form partnership” was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand.
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