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VARIAN ONCOLOGY RapidArc. One revolution is all it takes.

“Previous approaches to arc IMRT therapy have been restrictive. Some are limited by machine design, and deliver treatments in the axial plane only, making it impractical to treat certain anatomical sites.” William F. Regine, MD, Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Chief of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

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Introducing RapidArc. RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology by Varian Medical Systems makes it possible to deliver all the benefits of IMRT in dramatically shorter treatment times. RapidArc delivery uses Dynamic MLC, variable dose rate, and variable gantry speed to generate IMRT-quality dose distributions in a single optimized arc around the patient. Clinicians can now deliver continuously modulated dose to the entire tumor volume while sparing more normal, healthy tissue. RapidArc represents a major advance in radiation therapy. RapidArc. Revolutionizing IMRT.

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A treatment plan for head and neck cancer using conventional IMRT. A treatment plan for head and neck cancer using RapidArc delivery. RapidArc achieves treatment objectives better than today’s best IMRT techniques. RapidArc is fast. “RapidArc is extremely time-efficient, which contributes to patient comfort and improved throughput.” Cedric Yu, DSc, Carl M. Mansfield, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center RapidArc delivery establishes an entirely new benchmark for speed: a complete IMRT-quality treatment can be delivered in less than two minutes. RapidArc...

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A DVH illustrates the dose conformity and critical organ sparing achievable with RapidArc compared to equivalent target coverage using conventional IMRT. RapidArc planning, powered by the Eclipse™ treatment planning system, uses a unique algorithm to simultaneously modulate aperture shape, dose rate, and gantry speed at every gantry angle. This results in improved dose conformity for greater normal tissue sparing. Precisely conformal dose distribution and uniform target coverage increase the probability of tumor control without complications. 'The speed of MLC motion, gantry rotation speed,...

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Fighting cancer against cancer. RapidArc marketing The materials in the RapidArc Hospital Marketing Kit are specifically designed to help build awareness of your facility and promote RapidArc to patients, physicians, and your community. The RapidArc marketing program includes sample materials and an image library to support a full range of communications, including: • Public relations • Direct marketing • Open houses • Website promotions

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Experienced leadership. Varian Medical Systems has been an innovator in the field of radiation therapy since 1954. During that time, Varian has earned a solid reputation for introducing promising new oncology treatment solutions. Today, most leading clinics in America use Varian products.* Thousands of physicians have used Varian equipment to treat millions of patients in the fight against cancer. RapidArc delivery. It’s fast. It’s precise. It’s personal. And it is the latest example of how we use the experience of the past to build hope for the future. Learn more at www.varian.com/RapidArc...

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