Ethos is a new AI-based device for radiation treatments. It makes treatments shorter. It uses AI to create detailed images for precise targeting. Also has a big treatment area to help patients feel less anxious. This design makes patients feel more comfortable.
For Which Types of Cancer is Ethos Used?
Ethos is mainly used for prostate and head-neck cancers. It’s also good for other types of cancer.
How does Ethos Device Function?
- Ethos uses AI and ML for its operation.
- CBCT and AI ensure accurate tumor targeting.
- It offers high-quality imaging for planning and treatment.
- It shows daily changes in patient anatomy with iCBCT images.
- It automatically tracks treatment progress and dose accumulation.
- It reduces damage to healthy tissues near the tumor.
- It lowers side effects.
- A session usually takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Why is Quick Treatment Important?
Cancer patients often face severe pain. Long treatments can be hard for them to endure. Movements during treatment can expose healthy organs to radiation.
Ethos makes treatments shorter. This means patients can leave the treatment room quickly. It helps protect healthy tissues from radiation.
What is importance of pre-treatment imaging?
In radiotherapy, only the diseased area is targeted. Imaging like CT, MRI, and PET/CT identify the target before treatment. The initial plan may not always be right due to changes in the body.
Imaging before each treatment ensures precise targeting. This approach helps avoid unnecessary radiation to healthy tissues.
Adaptive Planning in Ethos System
Radiotherapy targets specific areas as planned. The plan may need adjustments as the cancer changes. Ethos can detect these changes daily.
It can quickly adjust the treatment plan. This ensures accurate targeting and protects healthy tissues. Ethos uses CBCT for real-time imaging.