A linear accelerator is used in medical facilities to deliver radiation therapy to patients going through cancer treatment. The LINAC system zeros in on a patient’s tumor to distribute high energy x-ray beams directly. This type of treatment is designed to destroy the cancerous tumor while keeping the healthy tissue surrounding the tumor in the..
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29Radiation therapy using linear accelerator technology continues to offer a key element in the treatment of numerous cancers and conditions. It is crucial to note that over half of all cancer patients will receives some form of radiation therapy treatment during the course of cancer treatment. There are a number of steps that are taken..
treatments. Working in conjunction with computers LINAC equipment can create highly sophisticated, goal oriented radiation therapy treatments including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT). Revolutionary treatments are altering the ways in which cancer is being treated. Radiation therapy is now an option for numerous types of cancers. More cancer patients than..
When it comes to understanding the federal laws surrounding Medicaid there are many provisions that are made to protect the applicant’s spouse. Many are unknown and therefore couples fail to take advantage of them. Without knowing these provisions couples can lose upwards of thousands of dollars unnecessarily putting themselves into poverty in order to pay..
Just the words “estate planning” can be painful for some people to hear let alone participate in. There are few people in the world ready to address their mental demise or mortality. Facing these truths is difficult. Even though it is difficult, it is important to address the issue with an estate planning attorney sooner..