Hitachi's Proton Therapy System

Hitachi Proton Therapy System

Hitachi's Proton Therapy System is a state-of-the-art solution for cancer treatment, leveraging advanced proton beam technology to target tumors with high precision while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This system is designed to enhance patient quality of life by offering a less invasive alternative to traditional radiation therapies.

Key Features:

• Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS): Utilizes a fine proton beam to irradiate tumors spot-by-spot and layer-by-layer, allowing for highly conformal dose distribution that adapts to the tumor's shape and size.
• Synchrotron Accelerator: Employs a compact synchrotron to accelerate protons to the precise energy levels required for each patient's treatment, ensuring accurate depth control and sparing healthy tissues.
• 360-Degree Rotating Gantry: Features a gantry capable of rotating fully around the patient, enabling beam delivery from any angle to optimize treatment efficacy and accommodate various tumor locations.
• Real-Time Image Gating: Incorporates real-time imaging systems to monitor tumor movement (e.g., due to breathing) during treatment, allowing for precise beam adjustments and improved targeting accuracy.
• Cone Beam CT Integration: Equipped with gantry-mounted Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to provide three-dimensional imaging of the patient, facilitating accurate patient positioning and verification before and during treatment.

System Configurations:

• One-Room Solution: Ideal for facilities with space constraints, this configuration offers a compact design without compromising treatment capabilities.
• Multi-Room Solution: Designed for institutions treating a large number of patients, this setup supports multiple treatment rooms, enhancing patient throughput and operational efficiency.
• Expandable Configuration: Allows for future addition of treatment rooms with minimal downtime and layout changes, providing scalability to meet growing clinical demands.

Clinical Applications:

Hitachi’s Proton Therapy System is effective in treating various types of cancer, including but not limited to:

• Pediatric Tumors: Reduces radiation exposure to developing tissues, lowering the risk of long-term side effects.
• Head and Neck Cancers: Precisely targets tumors while preserving critical structures involved in speech and swallowing.
• Lung Cancer: Accounts for respiratory motion during treatment, enhancing accuracy and sparing healthy lung tissue.
• Prostate Cancer: Delivers high radiation doses directly to the tumor with minimal impact on surrounding organs.

By integrating cutting-edge technologies and flexible configurations, Hitachi’s Proton Therapy System offers a comprehensive solution for modern cancer treatment—prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and treatment effectiveness.