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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
May. 10, 2006
Gustavo H. Olivera, Madison, WI (US);
Thomas R. Mackie, Verona, WI (US);
Jeffrey M. Kapatoes, Madison, WI (US);
John H. Hughes, Madison, WI (US);
Kenneth J. Ruchala, Madison, WI (US);
Paul J. Reckwerdt, Madison, WI (US);
Gustavo H. Olivera, Madison, WI (US);
Thomas R. Mackie, Verona, WI (US);
Jeffrey M. Kapatoes, Madison, WI (US);
John H. Hughes, Madison, WI (US);
Kenneth J. Ruchala, Madison, WI (US);
Paul J. Reckwerdt, Madison, WI (US);
Tomotherapy Incorporated, Madison, WI (US);
Abstract
A radiation therapy treatment system and method of treating a patient with radiation. The system integrates positioning of the patient, treatment planning, and delivery of the plan. As a result of the integration of imaging capabilities into the treatment apparatus, and efficient processes for contouring and planning, a patient can be treated in approximately 20 minutes or less. The method includes acquiring image data from the patient, defining a target region with one or more predefined shapes, generating a treatment plan based on the defined target region, and delivering radiation to the target region.