Elekta Versa HD, a state of the art cancer treatment technology is offered at Mary Bird Perkins. Delivering both speed and precision, cancer treatment can be delivered in a standard 15-minute timeslot.
Treatment for the Most Challenging Cancer Cases
Versa HD leverages the latest advances in technology to enable treatment of traditionally challenging cases. The system’s patented technology provides superior conformance to tumor size, shape and volume, allowing Cancer Center clinicians to administer higher dose rates in less time, which can enhance treatment effectiveness while protecting critical structures such as the heart, spine, or bladder.
Shorter Treatment Times for Patients
Shortened treatment times can also improve patient comfort, particularly for senior patients who may find it difficult to remain in one position over extended periods of time. Softer streamlined shapes and ergonomic features combine with low mechanical noise and ambient lighting effects to help create a confident and relaxed patient treatment environment. From enhanced patient safety features to greater environmental friendliness, Versa HD reflects carefully conceived design innovations and enables expanded patient treatment capabilities.
“Versa HD enables even more conformal treatments that should significantly limit normal tissue exposure and decrease side effects,” said Dr. Wood. “We can deliver these state-of-the-art techniques with Versa HD and do it such a way that it not only manages their cancer, but also minimizes the impact of treatment on their quality of life.”