STOCKHOLM, April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- At the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) 37th Annual Conference, April 20 – 24 in Barcelona, Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) will demonstrate how advances in both radiation and medical oncology are paving the way to deliver more efficient, personalized cancer care and improved patient outcomes.
"Breakthroughs in clinical and scientific cancer research are increasing what we know about cancer. Consequently, Elekta is delivering new precision treatment modalities and digital solutions so that clinicians can better plan, treat and monitor outcomes for each individual patient – and population," said Dr. Richard Hausmann, Elekta's President and CEO. "Innovation has, is and always will be part of Elekta's DNA, as evidenced by two key initiatives: the Elekta MR-linac system, soon to be the first magnetic resonance/radiation therapy (MR/RT) system in the world offering simultaneous high-field imaging and treatment without compromise; and our collaboration with IBM Watson Health to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to the field of oncology. At ESTRO 37, we are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gamma Knife surgery, demonstrating our commitment to continual advancement and sustainable innovation."
Visitors to Elekta's booth 300 will have the opportunity to participate in interactive demonstrations and learn more about recent Elekta breakthrough technologies, including:
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The power of MR/RT with Elekta MR-linac, the only system that integrates an advanced linear accelerator with cutting-edge, high-field (1.5 Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging without compromising either system. It is the first system to achieve the technological feat of simultaneous radiation delivery and fast acquisition of high-quality, high-field MR images, providing the ability to "see what you treat" and respond based on what is being seen. Elekta MR-linac has extraordinary potential for ushering in a new paradigm of cancer care.
MOSAIQ®with Watson for Oncology – Elekta is collaborating with IBM Watson Health to offer Watson for Oncology with Elekta's cancer care solutions. This collaboration unites pioneers in cancer care and AI to transform big data into personalized and precision cancer therapies management. With intelligent automation and actionable analytics, MOSAIQ enables value-based practice optimization and supports clinical decisions that can help outsmart cancer.
