Automated cancer therapy apparatus and method of use thereof
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United States of America Patent
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May 4, 2021
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Jan 24, 2019
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Sep 13, 2018
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Apr 16, 2010
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Abstract
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treating a tumor, comprising the steps of: (1) a main controller sequentially delivering charged particles from a synchrotron along a first beam transport line, through a nozzle system, and to the tumor according to a current version of the radiation treatment plan; (2) concurrent with the step of delivering, generating an image of the tumor using an imaging system; (3) the main controller automatically generating an updated version of the radiation treatment plan using the image, the updated version of the radiation treatment plan becoming the current version of the radiation treatment plan; and (4) repeating the steps of: delivering grouped bunches of the charged particles, generating an image of the tumor, and automatically generating the updated or current version of the radiation treatment plan with optional intervening doctor approval.
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- 2018 Application Filing Year
- G21K Class
- 201 Applications Filed
- 131 Patents Issued To-Date
- 65.18 % Issued To-Date
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- 13 Citation Count
- G21K Class
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