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BANGKOK—Feb. 9—PRNewswire/InfoQuest Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, today announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center has begun treating patients with the company's newly developed proton therapy innovation, Varian ProBeam®, which is the first of its kind in Thailand and Southeast Asia. The team has used the new system to target complex abdominal cancers. Using an innovative, high-resolution, carefully-tuned pencil beam scan, Varian ProBeam uses state-of-the-art imaging to see, adjust and deliver targeted treatment. Using a powerful particle accelerator Superconducting Cyclotron, which accelerates protons to speeds of approximately two-thirds of the speed of light, or over 160,000 kilometers per hour. to destroy cancer cells The particle beam guidance system adjusts the beam shape and delivers the small beams required for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMPT). This allows doctors to target small areas.
and reduce the chance of causing nearby normal tissues to be affected as well This is considered a strength in treating tumors where important structures are close together. This move marks the first time the Varian ProBeam Compact proton therapy system has been used to treat a patient in Southeast Asia. This lightweight, single-room system features a 360-degree rotating frame to fully WhatsApp Number List image and treat patients from any angle without having to reposition them. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center Located in Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, it provides treatment services that focus on curative and palliative care for a variety of patient groups with complex symptoms. including pediatric patients Proton therapy is an effective treatment for lung, colon and cervical cancer. These cancers are the most common type of cancer in Thailand.
By 2030, Thailand is expected to have approximately 55,000 additional cancer cases per year. [1] Chulalongkorn Hospital serves millions of people in the region [2] This eliminates the need to travel far to receive similar treatment. It can accommodate 1,435 inpatients, making it the largest hospital in Thailand and also being a leading medical school in Thailand. Prof. Dr. Chawalit Lertbusyanukul Head of the Radiotherapy Department King Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross said, “We are excited to have the opportunity to offer patients this cutting-edge cancer treatment. The ProBeam system gives us the opportunity to treat complex tumors safely and precisely. We hope to provide more patients in Thailand with access to some of the world's most advanced radiotherapy innovations,” said Kenneth Tan, President, Asia Pacific, Japan and India, Varian. said, “We are delighted to work with Chulalongkorn Hospital in achieving such an important milestone. This new proton center will positively impact the lives of patients in Thailand and across the region. By expanding the use of such advanced cancer treatment technology. To create a world where you don't have to worry about cancer.
and reduce the chance of causing nearby normal tissues to be affected as well This is considered a strength in treating tumors where important structures are close together. This move marks the first time the Varian ProBeam Compact proton therapy system has been used to treat a patient in Southeast Asia. This lightweight, single-room system features a 360-degree rotating frame to fully WhatsApp Number List image and treat patients from any angle without having to reposition them. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center Located in Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, it provides treatment services that focus on curative and palliative care for a variety of patient groups with complex symptoms. including pediatric patients Proton therapy is an effective treatment for lung, colon and cervical cancer. These cancers are the most common type of cancer in Thailand.
By 2030, Thailand is expected to have approximately 55,000 additional cancer cases per year. [1] Chulalongkorn Hospital serves millions of people in the region [2] This eliminates the need to travel far to receive similar treatment. It can accommodate 1,435 inpatients, making it the largest hospital in Thailand and also being a leading medical school in Thailand. Prof. Dr. Chawalit Lertbusyanukul Head of the Radiotherapy Department King Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross said, “We are excited to have the opportunity to offer patients this cutting-edge cancer treatment. The ProBeam system gives us the opportunity to treat complex tumors safely and precisely. We hope to provide more patients in Thailand with access to some of the world's most advanced radiotherapy innovations,” said Kenneth Tan, President, Asia Pacific, Japan and India, Varian. said, “We are delighted to work with Chulalongkorn Hospital in achieving such an important milestone. This new proton center will positively impact the lives of patients in Thailand and across the region. By expanding the use of such advanced cancer treatment technology. To create a world where you don't have to worry about cancer.