Radiation therapy of protruding and/or conformable organs

This invention describes a radiation therapy device designed to treat breast cancer while minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. It works by using a single radiation source, specifically Se-75, that moves along a channel inside a protective shield. Radiation is directed through a narrow opening, and an optional component can shape the beam.

Why it matters: Since 2013, advancements in precision robotics and computational dose planning may simplify the complex mechanical movement and dose calculation required for a single, movable radiation source.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedSe-75 source, radiation shielding, precision mechanics

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