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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Untitled Page Published: November 12, 2009 10:17 AM

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  • CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center, continued ...

    Among some of the other revolutionary therapies utilized: the Varian RapidArc enabled linear accelerator. It can deliver treatments two to eight times faster than the nearest delivery option available and is said to reduce patient discomfort and decrease the amount of tumor motion. Hyperthermia and brachytherapy are also offered at the center.

    "We're very proud of what we've accomplished," adds Puthawala, "and look forward to partnering with the health care community to help heal those affected by this disease."

    The Orange County CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center is located at 18111 Brookhurst St.

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