Calypso System
What is the Calypso System?
A machine used during radiation treatment to track the movement of the prostate in real time and concentrate the radiation to the tumor. The Calypso System allows for real-time tracking of tumors during prostate cancer radiation therapy treatment. The Calypso System helps doctors track the exact location of a prostate tumor DURING the actual radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
Calypso Benefits
- A new advancement in radiation therapy for numerous tumors including prostate cancer
- Combines real-time imaging and External Beam Radiation Therapy to keep the radiation beam precisely focused on the tumor, even as the body moves
- Minimizes damage to surrounding, healthy issue and lessens related side effects commonly associated with cancer radiation treatment.
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