X-ray device zaps deep cancers in 15 minutes

A super-accurate radiotherapy device that can target tumours deep inside the body is now bringing new hope to UK cancer patients.

Radiosurgery is a non-invasive cancer treatment in which targeted radiation beams are used to destroy or shrink tumours. But the Novalis Tx device tailors these beams to match the exact shape, size and position of a tumour in the body. This means that a more intense beam can be used without causing damage to surrounding tissue. The device can also manoeuvre the beams to reach tumours deep inside the body, such as in the spinal cord, which were previously inaccessible.



Source: New Scientist