Novel Computed Tomography (CT) technology is being introduced by OncoRay in Dresden.
OncoRay Receives World's First Single-Source Photon-Counting Computed Tomograph (PCCT) for Radiation Therapy
Dresden, Germany — The OncoRay Center, a collaborative project between Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), the Medical Faculty of TU Dresden, and the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, has made a significant stride in the field of medical innovations and cancer research. The center has acquired the world's first single-source photon-counting computed tomograph (PCCT) for radiation therapy.
This new PCCT technology, which was funded with two million euros from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space, promises to revolutionise radiation therapy. Prof. Christian Richter, head of the Department of Medical Radiation Physics at OncoRay, explains that the new technology will provide better and more accurate CT images, enabling more precise radiation planning, especially for gentle proton therapy.
The new PCCT technology counts every individual X-ray photon, enabling more detailed, anatomically and functionally rich images. This advancement is expected to further reduce the radiation dose for patients. Moreover, it opens up the possibility of treating moving tumors, such as those in the lung or liver, with the DirectSPR method.
Prof. Richter believes that in ten years, all CTs used for quantitative imaging won't be based on any technology other than PCCT. This assertion strengthens Dresden's position as a global hub for medical innovations and cancer research.
The installation of the new PCCT technology is scheduled for the coming weeks, with clinical use expected from mid-July. The goal is to scientifically evaluate the advantages of the new technology and further improve the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy.
OncoRay is an exemplary instance of close integration of science, economy, and clinical application in Dresden. The acquisition of the new PCCT technology marks a significant step towards providing better, safer, and more effective radiation therapy for patients.
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