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Making Radiation Visible: The Evolution of Cherenkov Imaging
See how Cherenkov imaging evolved from an ambitious research challenge into BeamSite, a real-time clinical tool for radiation therapy. DoseOptics co-founder Brian Pogue, PhD, shares the science, innovation and years of development behind making the invisible visible in the treatment room.
Cherenkov Light: The Invisible Glow That Makes Radiation Visible
Radiation is invisible. During treatment, clinicians rely on the treatment plan, imaging, and machine parameters to ensure radiation is being delivered as intended, but they cannot actually see the radiation beam itself.
Beyond the Treatment Plan: Monitoring Contralateral Breast Dose in Real Time
Radiation therapy is highly effective for treating breast cancer, but minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure to healthy tissue remains an important clinical objective. One area of particular concern is unexpected dose to the contralateral breast, especially in younger patients.
Real-time Cherenkov Imaging Will Make Radiation Therapy Safer
As treatment techniques become increasingly sophisticated and throughput demands rise, clinicians are seeking tools that provide immediate insight into what is occurring during beam delivery. A recent debate published in Medical Physics highlighted the growing role of real-time treatment verification technologies in improving radiation therapy safety.
BeamSite: Real-Time Treatment Visualization for the Radiation Oncology Team
Modern radiation oncology relies on multiple layers of precision, from imaging and treatment planning to immobilization and motion management. Yet despite these advances, one critical aspect of treatment has traditionally remained invisible during delivery itself: the radiation beam.
BeamSite: A New Paradigm in Radiation Delivery
Are you or one of your loved ones planning to undergo radiation therapy? At DoseOptics, we know how daunting and even stressful upcoming treatment can be. This is, in fact, one of the reasons we created BeamSite, a radiation visualization tool designed for clinical use: because we want to assuage any fears for those receiving radiation.
DoseOptics is revolutionizing safe cancer care, and here’s how.
More than 14 million cancer patients receive radiation therapy each year. While significant advancements continue to be made in radiotherapy, errors may still occur during the treatment process.