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NEW DELHI: Apollo Hospital, Delhi, has launched the advanced version of TomoTherapy Radixact X9-- the smartest radiation therapy to treat the most complicated cancer tumors.

The technology comes as a boon for cancer treatment since it has a higher degree of precision, speed and accuracy, according to a hospital statement.

Cancer patients find it more comfortable to be treated under this technology owing to the rotational helical mechanism. Also, the set-up time is lesser as compared to other therapies, it said.

Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, "The launch of the Tomotherapy technology is truly a remarkable development in the field of Radiation Oncology. This most advanced technology will be a revolutionary step in the treatment of cancer. With this system we can deliver both fractionated radiotherapy as well as SBRT and Radiosurgery."

She added, “Our highly experienced team with this new generation radiation machine enables us to move ahead towards precise and personalized care, therefore improving the quality of life of cancer patients and ensure better clinical outcomes."

Prof Achal Gulati, Medical Director, GB Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Delhi, said, “Tomotherapy is effective in treating cancer, irrespective of the stage, especially multiple metastasis.”